AJRAKH: The Ancient Textile Craft
Origin of Ajrakh printing dates back to the days of the Indus Valley civilization. After around 5000 years the tradition is still alive in India and the artisans still use the same…
Tale of a Doormat
Have you ever stood under a coconut palm for shelter during a rainstorm? Hmmm. Not such a good idea. A big issue being falling coconuts. A full grown coconut falling…
Cushions Chronicles
Throws and cushions are surely a piece of furnishing that add a dash of colour, comfort and oomph to our living spaces. But long back they started as a true luxury…
Damasak Drapes: A Mark of Luxury
Damask is a type of woven fabric that uses two or more weave structures (commonly satins and twills) to create a contrast in texture. These fabrics are often woven in…
The Indian Kaleidoscope
The significance of colours is deeply rooted in the Indian psyche. Big, bold colours define almost every aspect of life, be it the choice of attire, food or home. It…
The ‘Dupion’ Effect
A word that gets bandied around a lot in the textiles business these days is Dupion Silk (meaning Double) or Dupioni as it is also referred to sometimes. So how…
The Running Stitch called Kantha — Classic and Timeless
The art of Kantha has been around for ages but is now staging a revival of sorts because of its surging popularity in the domestic as well as the overseas…