Often, carpets are seen in snippets — peeking out from under coffee tables and sofas. That means their intricacy and detail can sometimes be overlooked. The pieces that make up Obeetee’s new Viraasat, however, are meant to be marveled at in their entirety. Launched last month at an event in New Delhi, it brings together … Read more
At least 30 people are required to unroll the carpet. Photo: Special Arrangement The famous Hazratbal dargah in Srinagar is attracting locals for a rare spectacle this week — the washing and clipping of the largest carpet woven in Kashmir by far. The intricate marvel is 72 ft. in length and 40 ft. in width, … Read more
Balaramapuram, about 20 km from the Kerala capital of Thiruvananthapuram, is known for its off-white handloom saris with golden borders. This Onam though, it is not the cloth alone that is making Balaramapuram proud. Just out of Balaramapuram, at Nellivila, is a nondescript gate behind which shines a crop of yellow and orange marigolds interspersed … Read more
