An exhibition of saris in Chennai weaves together stories of nostalgia, grief, and celebration

An exhibition of saris in Chennai weaves together stories of nostalgia, grief, and celebration

Neela Krishnamurti and Vidhya Srikkanth | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Cousins Neela Krishnamurti and Vidhya Srikkanth grew up watching the likes of Rekha, Raakhee, and Sharmila Tagore, waltz across the silver screen in drapes of different hues. “Back then, those were our influencers,” says Neela, a former advertising filmmaker. But there were some others who … Read more

Chennai | Anaka Narayanan’s capsule collection has a weaving story to tell

Chennai | Anaka Narayanan’s capsule collection has a weaving story to tell

In The Maheshwar Edit, Anaka experiments with bold stripes, textures and colours | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Anaka Narayanan’s capsule collection, The Maheshwar Edit, has a story to tell.  In 2022, Anaka, the founder of Brass Tacks headed to Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh for an apprenticeship with weaver Nisha Verma. “I was keen on learning … Read more

Chennai hosts Crafts Council of India’s textiles and accessories show on August 9 and 10

Chennai hosts Crafts Council of India’s textiles and accessories show on August 9 and 10

Sarees by Tarini | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Every corner of the country has a unique weave and a story to tell — about the artisans, their unique craftsmanship and a history of the fabric passed down generations.  Stepping into the upcoming textiles and accessories show by the Crafts Council of India will lend the … Read more