The tradition of weaving in different parts of India stands for more than just the preservation of age-old crafts and skills. Back in the day, it empowered the women, who were expected to stay at home and look after the family. The tradition was no different in the city of Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh. Many might… Continue reading Support India’s weavers through Maheshwar’s REHWA Society
India has always been synonymous with the handloom. According to Handcrafts India, traces of handloom fabric were unearthed in excavations in Egypt, after which finely woven and dyed cotton fabrics were discovered in Mohenjo Daro, in the Indus Valley Civilisation. Jump forward to the British Raj, when Gandhi popularised the use of khadi, which became… Continue reading 7 Indian designers who have reinvented the handwoven sari
