Traditional Indian textiles and art forms speak volumes about history, the regions they come from, the culture and art, but often there is a deeper story. The Parsi Gara is one such great example. They hide within their folds the story of voyages at sea, the old trading routes and the rise and blossoming of… Continue reading Woven In Time: The Story Of The Parsi Gara Sari
In her 50-year-long journey, Ritu Kumar has never left behind her first and foremost love—textiles. She has travelled around the world, studied historic textile collections and worked on contemporary hand-making traditions as well. Kumar’s upcoming exhibition, Kanaat, is an ode to the rich history of hand-painted and printed Indian textiles. AN AGE-OLD TRADITION Historically, the… Continue reading Ritu Kumar’s new exhibition deep-dives into the rich history of textile panels
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 deep lines on Langpoklakpam Subadani Devi’s face deepen when she smiles, suffusing her drawing room in Imphal, Manipur, with a warmth that the meiphu (coal burners) at our feet only complement. Subadani, a weaver, entrepreneur and former primary school teacher, is the recipient of the Padma Shri award (2018), the Sant Kabir Award (2011)… Continue reading The 70-year-old Padma Shri awardee championing Manipuri weaves and weavers
Rahul Mishra brings his exquisite work to Indelust. The designer is known for merging traditional Indian textiles and embroideries with modern day silhouettes. Indelust’s Sana Rezwan kept the edit simple and refers to them as “investment pieces”. Some styles are pulled straight off the runway, while others have been modified for the Indelust shopper. Either way,… Continue reading Rahul Mishra now available on Indelust
