Aarathi Prasad is reopening the dialogue on silk

Aarathi Prasad is reopening the dialogue on silk

Aarathi Prasad; (right) Silk — A History in Three Metamorphoses An outstanding variety of Indian historical textiles in silk have fascinated the world for centuries. They comprise well-known private and public collections in museums in the country and abroad. But little is known of the sources and histories of the yarns used in them. In […]

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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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