India textiles

“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"

A hardcover bible, dressed as linen with its own jacket. It is filled full of colour illustrations, both full view and close up in style. In size, it is a giant, at 34cm x 25.5cm. Textiles of India will soon become your when-cannot-travel companion, a publication to get lost in and discover a wealth of culture and history. From silks, embroideries to exciting finds in temples.

As you would be knowing, saree is the traditional outfit for an Indian women. It is the clear representation of our culture and tradition and is the most oldest attire ever invented in India. Apart form being such a beautiful and gorgeous attire, it is also very comfortable for which it is preferred by almost all the Indian women to wear. Odisha, known for it’s rich heritage and culture, has a huge recognition in the traditional textiles and weaving art. This textile Industry of the stat

From the South Indian town of Srikalahasti to the Scottish city of Glasgow, meet the artists keeping this craft of handpainted fabrics alive

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.

Fabric map of Africa and India, showing cultural references of fabrics and fabric designs.

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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…

Patan Patola Sarees of India are the most expensive textile in the world - Find out the making process, prices, types of Patolas and the history of Patan Patola from Gujarat. #India #Offbeat India #IndianTextile

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…