One of the most prominent aspects of Indian culture is its textiles. One of the must-visit places in Jaipur for textile lovers is the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing and another must-visit place is the Johari Bazaar, where you can find an endless variety of traditional Rajasthani fabrics like Bandhani, Leheriya, and Gota Patti work. A visit to Kolkata’s famous …
Madan Wade, 70, is a Paithani sari weaver from Maharashtra’s Yeola town. Mr. Wade is one of the 22-35 weavers participating in the ‘Do Dhage Shree Ram Ke Liye’ campaign organised by the Heritage Handweaving Revival Charitable Trust, Pune. Anagha Ghaisas, general secretary of the trust, who claimed to have conceptualised the campaign with help from senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh …
The Hyderabad office of Chitrika, an artisan producer company that works with 300 handloom weaver families across Ponduru in Srikakulam district and Mandapeta in East Godavari districts, Andhra Pradesh, and Narayanpet district in Telangana, is adorned with racks stocking saris and fabrics. “We also have a network of pre-loom workers; and dyeing is outsourced.” Weaves and techniques Chitrika weavers specialise …
