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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.

Ilkal Handloom

Ilkal Handloom

Ilkal is a town in north karnataka. It is an ancient weaving center where the handloom weaving began in the 8th century A.D. 

Ilkal Handloom

Ilkal is a town in north karnataka. It is an ancient weaving center where the handloom weaving began in the 8th century A.D. 

Ikat Tie-Dye

Ikat Tie-Dye

Ikat is the craft of weaving with tie-dyed yarns to create colorfully patterned textiles. It is a way to resist dye. 

Ikat Tie-Dye

Ikat is the craft of weaving with tie-dyed yarns to create colorfully patterned textiles. It is a way to resist dye.