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Himalayan Hemp

Himalayan Hemp

The Hemp plant grows abundantly in the Himalayan region (India, Nepal, China) and has been used traditionally for fibers, ropes, shoes and seeds by local people in Uttarakhand. The climate...

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Himalayan Hemp

The Hemp plant grows abundantly in the Himalayan region (India, Nepal, China) and has been used traditionally for fibers, ropes, shoes and seeds by local people in Uttarakhand. The climate...

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Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 1 -Kanjivaram motifs inspired by jewelry

Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 1 -...

You can find many motifs inspired by jewelry in Kanjivaram weave which is prevalent in bridal; and temple jewelry - worn traditionally by the Bharatanatyam dancers. 

Demystifying the Kanjivaram Handloom - Part 1 -...

You can find many motifs inspired by jewelry in Kanjivaram weave which is prevalent in bridal; and temple jewelry - worn traditionally by the Bharatanatyam dancers. 

Types of Silk

Types of Silk

Types of Silk There are 4 commonly known silks: (1) Mulberry - Brilliant white color silk; silkworms feed on mulberry leaves; used in Kanchipuram, Mysore and Banarasi silk sarees which...

Types of Silk

Types of Silk There are 4 commonly known silks: (1) Mulberry - Brilliant white color silk; silkworms feed on mulberry leaves; used in Kanchipuram, Mysore and Banarasi silk sarees which...

Ajrakh Hand Block Print

Ajrakh Hand Block Print

Ajrakh is a unique combination of hand block printing and resist dyeing. They characteristically have complex geometric patterns and floral motifs inspired by the  islamic architecture. They use vegetable dyes...

Ajrakh Hand Block Print

Ajrakh is a unique combination of hand block printing and resist dyeing. They characteristically have complex geometric patterns and floral motifs inspired by the  islamic architecture. They use vegetable dyes...

Travel Diaries - Kenya

Travel Diaries - Kenya

  Jambo! Last summer, we went on a dream trip to Kenya! The highlight of our trip was definitely camping in the African savannah and experiencing the safari in the...

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Travel Diaries - Kenya

  Jambo! Last summer, we went on a dream trip to Kenya! The highlight of our trip was definitely camping in the African savannah and experiencing the safari in the...

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Travel Diaries - Pattadakal

Travel Diaries - Pattadakal

Imagine the royal family from the 7th century Chalukya dynasty resplendent in their silks and gold arriving in Pattadakal - a sacred place for the coronation of their prince.

Travel Diaries - Pattadakal

Imagine the royal family from the 7th century Chalukya dynasty resplendent in their silks and gold arriving in Pattadakal - a sacred place for the coronation of their prince.