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The new sari closet

A selection of unstitched drapes, innovative pieces by fashion designers, a couple of exceptional revival projects and stylistic representations of weaves from various statesall handwoven, each sari with a story

1 min read9 Sep 2016
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Weaving a new framework for handloom

Resuscitating handlooms will mean closing the gap between the middle class and the weaver class with Swachh Bharat plans, bijli, paani, roti and makaan. Only then will kapda wear well

3 min read26 Aug 2016
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Khadi: Handspun, handwoven and always on a see-saw

Rebuilt as a viable production and consumption model to enhance the modern Indian identity, Khadi might again become Handloom No.1

7 min read26 Aug 2016
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The India Handloom Brand needs to create bridges with multiple stakeholders

The government has launched another 'hallmark' to protect authentic handlooms. The big challenge now is to make people notice it

3 min read26 Aug 2016
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How the Phulia Tangail went from boom to bust

And now, driven by designers, it is showing signs of a resurgence in the domestic market

6 min read26 Aug 2016
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Learning the weft and weight of weaving in Maheshwar

A handloom school that could work as a template for other weaving clusters

5 min read29 Aug 2016
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Handloom in fashion design

Fashion designers who have contributed to the handloom narrative of India

13 min read27 Aug 2016
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Reinventing the ‘gamchha’

The Dastkari Haat Samiti refashions the common man's 'gamchha' into a sari, while the fashion industry makes it stylish

5 min read26 Aug 2016
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Steps ahead of the ‘charkha’ century

Cutting-edge textiles can emerge from a dialogue between weavers and buyers

5 min read26 Aug 2016
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Telia Rumal: Is the tide turning?

One of the most intricate double ikat weaves, the Telia Rumal, stands at a curious crossroad

5 min read26 Aug 2016
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