We all do have an inkling of how the water tables are depleting in the world. Synthetic non-biodegradable products are clogging landfills and we are on the brink of a severe environmental crisais. But ...

Pre-weaving dyeing techniques developed independently in regions all around the world—notably in the South American Andes, the Middle East, and all throughout Asia—over the past two millennia. But the ...

For the last three decades, designer Madhu Jain has revived Indian crafts and textiles within fashion. She's a craft revivalist and textile conservationist—which makes her one of the leading purveyors ...

Installation view of To Dye For: Ikats From Central Asia at the Smithsonian Institution’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (all images courtesy Arthur M. Sackler Gallery) WASHINGTON, DC — In 1997, Oscar de ...

A handmade pictorial Cambodian silk ikat that uses all-natural silk and dyes takes nearly a year to produce and can sell for thousands of dollars. But this traditional handicraft, which is being ...

Whimsical and colorful, imparting a jolt of energy into interiors, ikat fabric is handmade using the ancient Indonesian technique of resist-dyeing yarns prior to weaving them to create a distinct, ...

Vijayawada: The six-day hand woven, eco-friendly handloom products ‘Pochampally Ikat Art Mela 2017’ began at Sri Raghuraama Vedika, Mohan Das Complex, Patamata on Friday. It was inaugurated by actress ...

Radhikaraje Gaekwad, the Maharani of the erstwhile princely state of Baroda, has a well-known love for sarees. Her social media feed offers glimpses of some rare heirloom pieces, many of which are ...

The increased discussion on handlooms, we assume, has brought in more awareness and helped people distinguish different weaves and techniques. And, out of the blue someone asks ‘is ikat a print or a ...