The Teachers Who Weave Knowledge Forward
Teachers’ Day gives us a reason to think about teachers beyond classrooms. In India’s handloom communities, some of the most important teachers work with a shuttle, a loom and years…
Guru-Shishya Parampara: How Weaving Traditions Are Passed Down
Guru-Shishya Parampara: How Weaving Traditions Are Passed Down Guru Purnima, observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha, is traditionally a day set aside to express…
Handloom & the Environment: A Naturally Sustainable Choice
Special Day: World Nature Conservation Day Handloom & the Environment: A Naturally Sustainable Choice World Nature Conservation Day is a good moment to talk honestly about something handloom weaving has…
Why Natural Dyes Matter
Long before "sustainable" became a label printed on a fashion brand's hangtag, natural dyeing was simply how cloth got its colour. Remarkably, it still offers one of the lowest-impact ways…
Caring for Your Handloom: Dos and Don’ts
A handwoven textile is an investment piece. Like most investments, it rewards a little consistent care with a much longer, better-looking life. Here's how to actually take care of one.…
A Day in the Life of a Handloom Weaver
A handwoven saree doesn't begin at the loom — it ends there. Days or even weeks of preparation go into that single piece of cloth long before a weaver sits…