Jaipur’s Nila House is merging traditional craft and contemporary design

With a rich history of beautiful craftsmanship and textiles, there is surely no dearth of artisanal skills in our country. Despite that, it is still a struggle for Indian artisans to be recognised for their prowess. Most of them are unable to earn a decent livelihood and support their family. The newly launched Nila House Jaipur,… Continue reading Jaipur’s Nila House is merging traditional craft and contemporary design

The power of handwoven khadi in a fast-fashion world

Today, the word ‘khadi’ is a misnomer as it is widely used to cover cotton, silk and wool fabrics that are mixed with terry and other man-made fibres to give them added strength and a smooth finish, which is an antithesis in itself. The original word is derived from ‘khaddar’ or the raw handspun fabric… Continue reading The power of handwoven khadi in a fast-fashion world

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