Odisha: Odisha was once known as Utkal because of the excellence it has achieved in many arts including weaving, particularly tie-and-dye weaving. But young weavers whose forefathers had preserved ...

"Textile weaving is physically demanding, and in this regard, men tend to have a bit more of an advantage," he said.

Shares of textile companies rallied sharply on Tuesday after India and the United States agreed to a trade deal that lowers ...

As imports, geopolitics and artisan exits hurt volumes, Kashmir’s carpet industry is pivoting to ultra-premium handmade ...

This Republic Day, patriotic dressing is moving beyond the tricolour to honour enduring craft.

Bailou opens in Colaba, Mumbai, blending Calcutta’s handloom heritage with modern design to redefine contemporary luxury and everyday Indian craft.

For generations, handwoven fabrics have carried stories of tradition, culture, and identity. Among Indian states, one stands out for preserving and promoting this heritage at a massive scale. Keep ...

PANIPAT- Master weaver Khemaraj Sundriyal shared his remarkable journey from a humble farming family in Uttarakhand to ...

Handloom workers face significant challenges, including high production costs, a niche consumer base, limited career prospect and ineffective marketing A day before National Handloom Day 2024 on 6 ...

Each of the awardees, the sources noted, has overcome significant personal hardships to not only excel in their chosen fields but also dedicate their lives to serving society at large.

Bhubaneswar: In the handloom cluster of Maniabandh Nuapatna in Athgarh of Cuttack district, Sarat Kumar Patra has spent 60 years doing what few have managed—keeping an ancient craft alive while ...

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