The looms in #India have been at work for over 5,000 years. Handwoven cloth was and is an intrinsic part of the warp and weft of India’s intangible cultural heritage. From #Kashmir to #Kanyakumari and from the west coast to the east coast, India is replete with diverse local and regional #handloom traditions. On this #NationalHandloomDay, bring back a bit of handloom into your life…

Each map is a collage of the typical handloom weave or woven bamboo patterns of each of the seven states shown through its textures of cloth and bamboo des...

The Better India on Instagram: "Presenting the #Saree Map of India! #IndiaInMaps ⁠ ⁠ #Indians have been wrapping themselves in sarees for millennia. These graceful swaths of fabric are more than just simple garments. ⁠ ⁠ They’re symbols of national pride, ambassadors of #traditional craftsmanship, and dazzling examples of India's rich #cultural #diversity. ⁠ ⁠ PS. This is not an exhaustive list because India has so many amazing types of sarees! So tell us if we have missed your favourite…

“The kind of clothes you wear can impact your physical and mental health and wellbeing." -Sadhguru ... “India is home to over 136 unique weaves and Around 55 weaves are in verge of extinction"

What better day than World Embroidery Day (celebrated annually on July 30th) to share our work (in progress) on the embroidery map of India! Note that this does not include weaves as we are working on a map just for weaves! But do tell us in the comments below if we have missed anything.The Embroidery Map of India Embroidery is a long-standing tradition in India, with roots that date back centuries. Each region of India has its own unique embroidery style, which tells the story of the…

Get detail information on handicrafts in India. Clickable Map of India showing important crafts products produced in India state wise.

Handicrafts of West Bengal West Bengal has legendary heritage when it comes to handicrafts. It is rich in tasar textiles from the cities of Birbhum, Bankura, Murshidabad, Hooghly, and Nadia districts. It has exquisite collections of handloom and baluchari sarees. These textiles have attracted worldwide attention for the precisely exclusive…

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