Crafts

Mangalagiri Saris: The go-to drapes in every woman’s closet

Mangalagiri Saris: The go-to drapes in every woman’s closet

A hand-woven sari is not just a garment, but a six-yard long tale. The story begins in the hands of…

4 years ago

Venkatagiri saris: Weaves which won hearts of Andhra royalty

Click-clack - the weaver pulls the batten, works his way on the loom as the legs pedal in tandem. There…

4 years ago

Gadwal: Land of master craftsmen who once weaved saris that fit into a matchbox

India’s handloom sector is the second-largest employer in the country after agriculture, employing more than 40 lakh people. From Kashmir…

4 years ago

How two artisan brothers are reviving the glory of Cheriyal art

Steve Jobs, the late founder of Apple, once famously remarked, “we work with the best painters, poets, and artists who…

4 years ago