Masterweaver Saeed Ur Rahman on unique handloom Banarasi saris and the pandemic-induced challenges

Masterweaver Saeed Ur Rahman on unique handloom Banarasi saris and the pandemic-induced challenges

Saeed Ur Rahman, one of the prominent masterweavers in Banaras, is confident that handlooms will continue to find patronage among those who want textiles of artistic quality Saeed Ur Rahman, one of the prominent masterweavers in Banaras, is confident that handlooms will continue to find patronage among those who want textiles of artistic quality Saeed […]

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Rimzim Dadu on completing 15 years in fashion

Rimzim Dadu on completing 15 years in fashion

The impossible-to-plagiarise designer on her ‘mad maxification’ of textile blends, and celebrating 15 years in the business The impossible-to-plagiarise designer on her ‘mad maxification’ of textile blends, and celebrating 15 years in the business “How could making a sari with steel have ever been a business decision?” This is the loudest I have heard Rimzim […]

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S24 Parganas in Bengaluru employs embroidery artisans from Bengal

S24 Parganas in Bengaluru employs embroidery artisans from Bengal

Bengaluru-based S24 Parganas employs aari and zardozi hand embroiderers from the West Bengal district of the same name to craft statement tops, dresses and jackets Bengaluru-based S24 Parganas employs aari and zardozi embroiderers from the West Bengal district of the same name to craft statement tops, dresses and jackets During the first Covid-induced lockdown in […]

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