Issue #009, 2022 ISSN: 2581- 9410 Abstract Patteda Anchu is one of the first varieties of sari woven […]
Reviving the ancient craft of patteda anchu saree weaving of Karnataka, India
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A Case of Mistaken Identity: The Substituted Mangala-Sutra Bead
Issue #009, 2022 ISSN: 2581- 9410 The black bead Mangala-Sutra, the auspicious cord, worn by Hindu women across […]
Adivasi Pata of Kotpad
Issue 1, Summer 2019 ISSN: 2581 – 9410 The handcrafted weaving tradition of Adivasi pata (local term for Kotpad […]
A Lost Inheritance-Jewel Beetle Wing Embroidery
The ‘best dressed woman in the world’ on the occasion of ‘the grandest spectacle in history, ’ bedazzled kings and princes alike in a fabulous gown of gold that in peacock patterning, each feather illuminated with an iridescent emerald-green jewel-beetle wing casing. The occasion – the Delhi Durbar held to commemorate the coronation of King Edward […]
An Invisible Craft: Rafoogari of Najibabad
Kani shawls and Jamewars (yardage for robes), known for their fine pashmina wool, wonderful range of colors and intricate patterns in tapestry technique and twill weave, were once produced in Kashmir during the Mughal period. Considered unique, precious and royal, they received a special place amidst other rare textiles. The tradition of the Kani shawl journeyed to India from central […]
A Disappearing Craft
Introduction Defined by caste occupation, the Rabari are camel-breeders who inhabit the desert area of Kachchh district in Gujarat, in the west of northern India. In actual fact, they are nomadic herders of sheep and goats, or cattle and water buffaloes, depending on their particular regional situation. The Rabari are among the few communities who […]