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CCI’s Textile Show in Chennai will celebrate handloom silks and cottons of India
1 year, 4 months ago

CCI’s Textile Show in Chennai will celebrate handloom silks and cottons of India

The Hindu  

Stories and anecdotes scatter themselves in the folds of textiles, saris, made-ups, and fabrics at the Craft Council of India’s textile show.. Bela Khaleeli, joint treasurer of CCI, Chennai, says that the theme for this year’s edition being “Revive, Revisit, Reimagine — and Innovate”, the focus will be on handloom silk, cotton saris and fabrics. Jitendra Kumar Behara, who is …

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Calligraphers' artistry on display: Srinagar exhibition showcases stunning creations
1 year, 5 months ago

Calligraphers' artistry on display: Srinagar exhibition showcases stunning creations

Hindustan Times  

As part of its "know your artisan" programme, the Jammu and Kashmir Handicrafts and Handloom Department on Saturday organised an exhibition of works of two calligraphers that showcase the rich culture and traditions of the Union territory. Handicrafts and Handloom Department Director of Kashmir Mahmood Shah said the exhibition was part of the "know your artisan" programme. Shah said it …

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Kerala’s Muziris Heritage Project back in the limelight
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala’s Muziris Heritage Project back in the limelight

The Hindu  

Say Muziris and the faces of members of the local community and those involved in tourism and heritage activities across the sprawling cultural landscapes of Kerala’s North Paravur-Kodungalloor-Mathilakam area on the Ernakulam-Thrissur border across 150 sq km light up with pride. The MHP authorities have arranged half-a-dozen spice and heritage tour packages on board the boats which cover Paravur Synagogue, …

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The new indie craft helpers
4 years, 4 months ago

The new indie craft helpers

The Hindu  

With the recently-concluded National Handloom Day celebrations on social media and shopping portals, concerns were raised about how weavers were faring during the pandemic. The aim is to get artisans back in their workshops, she says, adding, “Covid has provided an opportunity to reimagine, restructure and reconfigure Indian craft.” And so management firm Kearney offered pro bono strategic guidance, Industree …

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