When 60-year-old Malipeddi Bhagyawati sat down to spin as part of a lecture-demonstration on Patnulu khadi in a Bengaluru school, she wasn’t expecting the level of knowledge the young students had. To ...

IMPHAL – In the misty hill districts of Manipur, far from the clamour of cities, looms hum quietly in village courtyards. Here, in places like Tamenglong and Ukhrul, the Nagas—Manipur’s third-largest ...

THE newly established Philippine Handloom Weaving Center in Taguig City is eyed to create more livelihood opportunities which may expand the local weaving communities and the textile industries in the ...

Do you know that an Arni silk saree can take up to 20 days to weave? Well, the beautiful timeless weaved saree is actually a result of hours and hours of thought and skill working hand in hand, while ...

For over 40 years, Mohammad Shajahan, a 60-year-old weaver from Balla Union, Tangail, has dedicated his life to the intricate craft of handloom weaving. He learned the trade from his father, who was ...

As India commemorates ten years of National Handloom Day, its story is no longer just about heritage - it's about economic resilience, women empowerment and local innovation. Cairn Oil & Gas, a part ...

"Handlooms, steeped in antiquity and revered through the annals of time, have been an integral part of India's cultural tapestry. Handlooms hold a deep-rooted association with Indian deities, as each ...

H'Hen Niê wearing a traditional Ê Đê costume in her final walk in Miss Universe Việt Nam 2018. Photo Miss Universe Việt Nam The heart of Ê Đê culture beats with the rhythmic threads of their unique ...

Begampur in Hooghly district is celebrating Akal Vishwakarma (untimely Viswakarma) with great pomp and grandeur.

Weavers from the Progressive Ladies League of the Philippines show their skills in weaving textiles during the launching ceremony of the new Philippine Handloom Weaving Center at DOST-PTRI. The newly ...