[ad_1] The lines between craft, art, and design are blurring now more than ever before. Artisanal techniques, once seen as the antithesis of “cool”, are gaining ground in art and design circles. Last year saw several narratives around textile, helping transform them into powerful tools of inquiry into cultural identity and sustainability. Exhibitions such as When […]
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[ad_1] A weaver with his creation | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Fading cultural traditions, memories of one’s wife, daily prayers, and the trajectory of life. These are just a few ideas that have been brought alive on the loom by Jaipur Rugs’ Freedom Manchaha project. Launched in 2018, the sustainable development initiative has long-term prisoners […]
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[ad_1] The Rewrap Company What started out as a thrift store for saris in 2021, has grown to include upcycling weaves into home accessories and table linen such as table cloths, placemats, table runners, coasters, cushion covers, and more. “We have also designed wine bags, Christmas ornaments and buntings,” says co-founder Deepa Balaji of the […]
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[ad_1] From Rema Kumar’s collection | Photo Credit: Shrikant Narayan Arora In 2021, textile designer Rema Kumar was approached by Madhavi Katuri (a friend who heads an NGO working with senior citizens) to upcycle a 70+ year old soft muslin saree from the pre-partition days. “It had simple scallop embroidery along its edges that was […]
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[ad_1] 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 […]
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[ad_1] Celebrating a decade at FDCI India Couture Week 2022, the designer introduces a new textile and flirts with the idea of his dresses becoming wall art and sculptures Celebrating a decade at FDCI India Couture Week 2022, the designer introduces a new textile and flirts with the idea of his dresses becoming wall art […]
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[ad_1] Designer Sanjay Garg on blending eclectic architecture, lost craft and textile traditions in Malligai, his first store in the city and the biggest yet in the country Designer Sanjay Garg on blending eclectic architecture, lost craft and textile traditions in Malligai, his first store in the city and the biggest yet in the country […]
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