BANGALORE, India — Across India, there has always been a rich tradition of embroidery work, from the humble kantha of West Bengal to the opulent zardosi of Uttar Pradesh. In recent years, a new ...

Accentuating the beauty of threadwork on rich textiles, fashion designers, for a couple of years now, have been travelling across the country to not only explore the unseen beauty of India, but to ...

Embroidery is the unique art of decorating fabric using needles, threads, beads and various other things using different stitching techniques. It involves creating patterns and designs by hand and ...

Chikankari embroidery of Lucknow is as timeless in its appeal as it is in need of greater state-sponsored support for its artisans LUCKNOW: Mention the fact that you are visiting Lucknow, and the ...

Bhuj, India – The international spotlight was on this city in Gujarat state after the devastating 2001 earthquake that killed nearly 20,000 people and destroyed about 400,000 homes. The simplicity of ...

The beauty of India is that at every 100km you will find a craft, a form of embroidery or a textile unique to that place. The tragedy? Little has been done to preserve, or celebrate, them, whether it ...

If you happen to be in Mumbai and love fashion, drop in for some learning on canvas. An exhibition - that brings traditional techniques of aari and zardozi techniques, satin stitch, phulkari, Kutch ...

Asif Shaikh is on a mission to bring textile designers and traditional artisans together For Ahmedabad-based Asif Shaikh, it has become a mission to save Indian crafts from fading into oblivion.

PARIS — As part of its efforts to improve traceability and working conditions in its supply chain, French luxury group Kering plans to establish its own hand-embroidery workshop in India with the aim ...

Zardozi is a luxurious hand embroidery of gold and silver favored in bridal wear. “Zardozi is Asia’s biggest gift, as it isn't unique just to India. In bridal ensembles, zardozi is one of the ...