Celebrating weavers at Rang Mahal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating weavers at Rang Mahal

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Celebrating its 16th year, Rang Mahal is back in town exhibiting the artistry of over 250 weaving families from Nadia district in West Bengal. From everyday cotton to luxurious silks, Rang Mahal offers a diverse range of sarees and clothing materials, reflecting the deep commitment of artisans to their craft. The expo also offers a variety of unstitched clothing materials, including Jamdani woven full sets, woven top materials, colourful kota cotton dupattas, and pure tussar kurta. This year’s collection also breathes new life into Bengali needlecraft by incorporating modern twists with handcrafted stitches like Aari, Banhi, Tilli, and Kantha on starch-free materials such as linen cotton, Mulmulkota, and lightweight reshams,” says Shomishta Das Biswas, the exhibition coordinator.

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