Bengal to Hyderabad, weavers of India are spread all over the country. From having their thumbs cut off during the colonial period to becoming famous for their skills, they have seen it all. Here is a list of all the weaves of India we could find placed on a map.

Jamdani, a famous handloom saree weaving technique from Bengal (India & Bangladesh)

A look into the history of Patan Patola in Gujarat, India, and meeting one of the last families still weaving traditional Patola in the modern day.

Being a Textile Designer, I have to share this with all. In India textile enjoys a rich heritage and the origin of textiles in India traces back to the Indus valley Civilization where people used homespun cotton for weaving their clothes. Ramayana and Mahabharata, the Indian epics depict the existence of wide variety of fabrics in ancient India. These epics refer both to rich and stylized garment worn by the aristocrats and ordinary simple clothes worn by the common people. The contemporary…

Kutch weave

#LetsTalkCraft The Northeast of India has always left us in awe with their beautiful handicrafts and textiles. But Sualkuchi is the only town located in Assam that earned the name ‘Manchester of Assam’. Sualkuchi has been the hub of Assam's handwoven silk textile production through generations. Weaving is not just a profession for the townsfolk but also a tradition and a passion for making beautiful silks with unique and exquisite design.

The Dhaka muslin was the fabric of the emperors, worn not only by the Mughals but also flaunted by the French queen Marie Antoinette. Some called it ‘woven air’, while others described it as the “skin of the moon”.