She also makes use of the rural Bengal practice of nakshi kantha ... the famous Fancy Bazar in Guwahati, where new designs and machine-made silk had started coming in. Also read: How the ...

Each thread and pattern ... Baluchari from West Bengal sees the sarees as wearable paintings. These sarees tell mythological stories through their intricate designs, making them more than just ...

Traditional to Bengal, Kantha embroidery ... “Often used on silk, velvet, organza, and chiffon, Zari enhances the elegance of the wearer," notes Rangriti. The fine gold and silver threads create ...

Beautiful khadi and silk ... thread work is the one of our best pieces. It costs ₹42,000 or one can buy a scarf at just ₹900 with hand batik print,” shares Arvesh from Shunya Batik West Bengal.

At the ‘Izhai- the Thread’ one day exhibition ... innovations are about zero-waste design, western and casual wears for the teenagers, turning a silk saree into an Indo-western or fusion ...

The didactic opening rooms of the exhibition are dominated by an impressive display of huge gold nuggets, the starting point ...

Source: Threads A heartwarming video circulating on social media has captured a group of Ed Sheeran fans turning a routine Bengaluru Metro ride into an unforgettable moment. The group ...

Threads of Tales is a remarkable initiative that intertwines the traditional art of Nakshi Kantha embroidery with the rich narratives of Bengali mythology and folklore. This project not only preserves ...

Citing gradual cost increases, Peak Design says in an email to customers that “most product prices will increase by $5-$10,” with $20 increases for items like its Everyday Messenger bag.

We suspect the incident happened as the water started passing through the right side of the dam. There was no fault in the design of the dam. Even then, we visited the site today and will make a new ...

Toorji ka Jhalra, an 18th-century stepwell in Jodhpur, has been revitalized into a cultural hub, featuring textile exhibitions and community spaces. Through initiatives like the JDH Urban ...