Khesh, a handloom tradition from West Bengal, is gaining attention. This sustainable fabric reuses old sarees. The process involves ripping sarees into strips for weaving. Khesh embodies zero-waste ...

The Tant sari is a proof to the artistic brilliance and cultural richness of West Bengal. Its delicate weave, vibrant colours, and intricate designs reflect the heritage of a region that has been a ...

Weavers from the Progressive Ladies League of the Philippines show their skills in weaving textiles during the launching ceremony of the new Philippine Handloom Weaving Center at DOST-PTRI. The newly ...

Sometimes the right things come to you at the perfect time. For the artist Samantha Bittman, it was weaving, which she first discovered as a freshman undergraduate student at the Rhode Island School ...

This paper attempts to study the features of the labour process in a transitional situation, on the basis of a field survey in the informal handloom weaving sector in Nadia district. This process ...

India is known for its craftsmanship, tradition, intricate embroidery, art and culture, starting from the Indus Valley Civilisation to the new era. Since then handcraft has become an integral part of ...

Kota Doria, also known as Kota Doriya or Kota Silk, is a unique and exquisite fabric known for its lightness, transparency, and intricate check patterns. Originating from Kota, Rajasthan, this fabric ...

THE newly established Philippine Handloom Weaving Center in Taguig City is eyed to create more livelihood opportunities which may expand the local weaving communities and the textile industries in the ...