Understanding and identifying the korvai border and the difference between Bendhu and Petni pallu weaving techniques.
The Ship Cloths of Sumatra
The last few months, I’ve attended a spate of webinars on art and textiles. What thrills me is the access this new paradigm has opened up – from international museums to experts, everyone is now accessible online. One very interesting and enlightening webinar I had registered for and managed to attend was the one conducted […]
A visit to Chennai Weavers’ Service Centre
Weaver’s Service Centre, Chennai was set up in 1956. We squeeze in a visit to the Centre and are thrilled to be shown each department by the Asst. Director, Mr. S. Marimuthu
Chendamangalam Handloom Weaver’s Society: a Visit
Today Chendamangalam Handloom Weaver’s Co-operative Society No 3428 is a hub of activity. We see a couple of young designers and workers from NGOs visiting, to place their orders or to help out with product innovation.
Dastakar @ Royal Brocades, Ahmedabad
The Ashavalis brocade sarees that they produce are an absolute class apart.
Indigo Exhibition @Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum
An exhibition that aims to expand the vocabulary of the traditional indigo dye
The Looms @Kannur
The looms at Kannur are dwindling, with most being sold to make furniture.
