Why do surgeons wear green scrub instead of white?
You might already know that doctors, nurses and medics wear white, for recognition, status and cleanliness. But do you know why surgeon doctors wear blue and green?
All kinds of collars all kinds of work
You’probably used the terms "white collar" and "blue collar to describe different classes of workers, but did you know there are four more collar-related terms that are much less frequently used? Let's look at all of them: White collar, Blue Collar, Grey Collar, Pink Collar, Gold Collar, Green Collar, Black Collar, No Collar
Tribal Block Print Fabrics In Rural Rajasthan
The dots on this fabric are reminiscent of bor, a small, round fruit that grows well in Rajasthan's harsh, desert climate and is widely enjoyed there. The design is worn by married women of the Kumhar (potters) and Chaudhury (owners of small landholdings) communities. The dots are also said to represent the matkas, round vessels for storing drinking water, made by the Kumhars.
TANGALIYA WEAVING
Tangaliya is 700 years old traditional hand weaving technique, Legend tells us that centuries ago, in the stark landscape of Saurashtra, a Bharwad man married a woman from the weaver community amidst great opposition from both sides. Nevertheless, it was a marriage that would forever influence the rich tapestry of Indian craft. The children born to them were known as Dangasia, born of shepherds and weavers, and they created the art of Tangaliya weaving.
Handcrafted Textiles of Benares
A Banarasi sari is a sari made in Varanasi, the holy city of India which is also called Benares or Banaras. The saris are among the finest saris in India and known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. The saris are made of finely woven silk and decorated with intricate design, and, because of these engravings, are relatively heavy.
History of a weave – Baluchari Sarees
The Baluchari Saree originated in West Bengal, and is mainly worn by the women of India and Bangladesh. It is a hand woven saree using richly dyed silk, with intricate motifs depicting Indian mythology woven onto its large ‘pallu’. Baluchari takes a week to be woven, and the craftsmen are largely centered in Murshidabad.
VENKATAGIRI SAREES
Venkatagiri Sarees are handwoven zari cotton sarees popular for their Jamdani style weaving pattern. Coming from the historic town of Venkatagiri in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Venkatagiri Sarees are one of the softest and most durable south sarees in India. They are usually of six yards and are suitable for all climates. The distinctive feature of a Venkatagiri saree is a big Jamdani motif of a peacock, parrot, swan, mango or leaf in the pallu. The fine weaving and unique zari designs of the sarees made them the preferred choice of royalty in Andhra Pradesh.
SILK SAREES OF INDIA
Sarees usually carry the name of the place of their origin, and the places where silk sarees are woven are indeed a great many in India! At other times the sarees are given names usually descriptive of their weave or appearance. Each state has its own time-tested traditions of sarees, carrying names in the vernacular, sometimes varying from village to village. This glossary is limited to a mere introduction to the more popular handwoven silk sarees.
DHARMAVARAM SILK SAREES
The great trinity of Indian wedding sarees include the Kanchipuram silk, the Banarasi silk and the Dharmavaram silk. " The handloom favourite of saree connoisseurs and modern brides "
KANTHA OF BENGAL
Kantha(also spelled Kanta, and Qanta) is a type of embroidery typical of eastern South Asia, especially in the Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha, and in Bangladesh. In Odisha, old saris are stacked on each other and hand-stitched to make a thin piece of cushion.
Hand Block Printing of ahmedabad
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ARNI SILK SAREE WEAVING
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SARIS OF EAST INDIA
1. Baluchari Saris: Also called the silks of Bengal, Baluchari saris are product of exquisite design and
Koraput – Reviving Odisha’s Timeless Craft
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The Untold Tales of Khesh Weaving
The khesh weaving process is simple. The warp is with new yarn and the weft
Reviving the Lost and Forgotten
When the history of India’s crafts and textiles is written, it will speak of treasures
Katna’s Kantha: Crafting Lives in Murshidabad, Bengal
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The Embroidery of Life : Needle Crafts and Colors of Kutch
Amidst the barren desert landscape of the western border towns of India, smatterings of color
Ajrakh Legends
Ajrakh is believed to be a symbolic representation of the universe, the blue representing the
The delicate art of Chikankari
The quintessential saree has remained one of the most favourite canvasses for Indian weavers. Craftsmen
Textile Discoveries
Excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro have unearthed bone needles and wooden spindles, clearly suggesting that
Jamdani – A Wondrous Weave
Apart from being a land of deep-seated culture, with colorful festivals, rich literature, varied languages
ROYAL MAHESHWARI SAREES
The quintessential saree has remained one of the most favourite canvasses for Indian weavers. Craftsmen
THE AMAZING PROCESS OF WEAVING A PATOLA
If one could talk of a legend in weaves, Patola silks would be the very epitome of
POCHAMPALLY IKAT WEAVING
Before we see the process in detail illustrated with images, the laborious & artistic process
Exquisite Jamdani
Introduction and etymology Belonging to a region where exemplary craftsmanship seems to be the norm,
The Benarasi Story
Introduction and etymology One of the most recognisable and popular saris of India, Benarasi silk
Handcrafted Kalamkari
Introduction and etymology The ancient craft of Kalamkari can be traced back to 3000 B.C
HERITAGE IKAT
Ikat, or ikkat, is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric.
