What do Oscar de la Renta and Rasul Mirzaahmedov have in common? The New York fashion designer and the Uzbek master weaver share a passion for ikat, a fabric created through a complex process called ...

POCHAMPALLY – In a celebration of heritage and hands-on artistry, contestants of the 72nd Miss World Festival recently visited the renowned weaving village of Pochampally in Telangana, offering the ...

It is rarely seen that textile can weave together a relation between two nations, but designer Madhu Jain did just that with traditional Ikat weaves of India and Uzbekistan. Ikat is a textile weaving ...

A commitment to showing innovative textile art has helped shape the reputation of the Jewish Community Center’s Patio Gallery over the past several years under director Bette Levy. The current exhibit ...

A profusion of colour greets the eye as soon as one enters the exhibition space at Delhi’s Bikaner House. One of the most stunning textiles on display is the intricate double Ikat Telia Rumal weave by ...

The increased discussion on handlooms, we assume, has brought in more awareness and helped people distinguish different weaves and techniques. And, out of the blue someone asks ‘is ikat a print or a ...

Designer Madhu Jain celebrates 30 years in Indian fashion and is spinning new patterns with the ikat weave, says Samita Bhatia Textile conservationist Madhu Jain has spent nearly three decades in ...

Centuries of craftsmanship and artistry are woven into India’s traditional textiles, revealing a rich cultural legacy without ...

Of the many styles of fabric and weaves that the Indian artisans have contributed to the world, one of the most chic pieces is the ikat. Easily one of the intricate fabrics and also one of the ...

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