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Maheshwar Weaves

The hand loom weavers of Maheshwar are working tirelessly to keep the town’s tradition of weaves alive and kicking. Ask a sari lover about Maheshwari saris and you are likely to get an affirmative nod for the famed silk cotton sari that is airy and light as well as colourful with intricate designs. Originating in… Read More Maheshwar Weaves

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Narratives Towards Sustainable Futures

A recent discussion at Fashion Colloquia, Jaipur threw light on textile heritage, indigenous crafts and methodologies that hold the potential to stir new perspectives into the world of fashion. The Fashion Colloquia series started with four institutions connected by their residence and involvement in the four big ‘Fashion weeks’ across the globe. Fashion Colloquia 2020… Read More Narratives Towards Sustainable Futures

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Chhapa: Making a Mark

Chhapa is a brand that works with artisans and uses hand block printing techniques to give a contemporary spin to tradition. The apparel industry may have the dubious distinction of being the second highest polluter but there are conscientious brands that want to change this. And Chhapa is doing this one block at a time.… Read More Chhapa: Making a Mark

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KANELLE by Kanika Jain

KANELLE, a women centric brand that makes clothing that are stylish, effortless and easy to wear ensembles. Kanika Jain, Founder & Creative Director, KANELLE created the brand in 2011 and is named as a combination of ‘Kanika’ and ‘elle’, which basically means ‘Kanika’s creations for her’. Her collections include separates that are timeless and are… Read More KANELLE by Kanika Jain

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A Legacy of Textiles – Vimor Handloom Foundation

Vimor Handloom Foundation is an enterprise that turned 45 years recently and is an enterprise driven by people, art, culture, handloom enthusiasts. Established in 1974, by Chimy Nanjappa and Pavithra Muddaya, Vimor is involved in research, conservation and design of handlooms and weaving traditions across India. As a charitable foundation, Vimor also works in close… Read More A Legacy of Textiles – Vimor Handloom Foundation