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Weaves of India

The beauty of India textiles spans a truly vast range that goes beyond the more well-known Kanjeevaram and the Banarasi. Come, travel across the country with Lounge

3 min read10 Apr 2020
Politics

Indian textile firms face higher trade barriers in EU, US: Govt

The average tariff on textile products faced by India in the EU and US is 5.9% and 6.2%, respectively

1 min read2 Jan 2019
Mint-lounge

A book-lovers guide to Indian textiles

From the costumes of Indian royal families to the drapes of the contemporary sarifive books on Indian textiles

1 min read11 Aug 2017
Industry

Lower GST on job work of textile yarn to help SMEs: CITI

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) says GST rate cut on job work to 5% from 18% will bring relief to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from extra financial burden

1 min read13 Jun 2017
Mint-lounge

Stories from the Jaipur court

Historian Rahul Jain shatters some myths about the history and diverse lineage of Indian textiles

2 min read17 Apr 2016
Industry

Proudly Indian, fiercely modern

Nine of India's top designers showcased a sampling collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week that was proudly Indian and fiercely modern

1 min read24 Mar 2016
Mint-lounge

The Banaras tribe

India's oldest weaving tradition took centre stage at a show organized by the Ministry of External Affairs for the visiting first ladies of Africa

2 min read29 Oct 2015
News

Picking up the threads

A textile and costume gallery will open at the CSMVS after 15 years

2 min read7 May 2015
Mint-lounge

Art review: ‘Fracture: Indian Textiles, New Conversations’

A new show reveals how practices in art, craft and design can open up new directions for handmade textiles

5 min read21 Mar 2015
Opinion

UNDERSTATEMENT: The Textile Test

The ritual of an Indian Textile Day at Lakme Fashion week needs to move beyond being a war cry

3 min read20 Mar 2014
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