‘Seal of Authenticity’ to certify Jammu and Kashmir crafts for global market

‘Seal of Authenticity’ to certify Jammu and Kashmir crafts for global market

Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha with WCC President Saad Al-Qaddumi during the 60th jubilee celebrations of World Craft Council, in Srinagar, on November 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI The focus on Kashmir’s famed handicrafts sharpened on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) as members of the World Crafts Council (WCC), an international advocacy body, announced … Read more

How a Hyderabad firm helps design lifestyle products from water hyacinth fibres

How a Hyderabad firm helps design lifestyle products from water hyacinth fibres

Keshav and Bina Rao of Creative Bee show a prototype of a lifestyle accessory made with water hyacinth fibres | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal In the compact office of Creative Bee studio in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, are samples of lifestyle accessories such as pen stands, coasters, table mats, baskets and lampshades made of water hyacinth … Read more

Junekeri’s handmade goods for the modern home

Junekeri’s handmade goods for the modern home

Luca reversible quilt | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The story of Junekeri’s design began with the fusion of Sikkim’s green landscapes and the vivid colours of Ajmer’s desert backdrop. Sharing a deep love for design and craftsmanship, mother-daughter duo Sudha and Ayessha Gurung specialise in home textiles and interior objects and are now finding takers … Read more

Designer Anavila Misra courts khadi for her new collection titled Quiet

Designer Anavila Misra courts khadi for her new collection titled Quiet

Models sport indigo jamdani on khadi saris by Anavila; the bright-hued saris target the younger clientele | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Anavila Misra’s new line of saris and separates is called Quiet, alluding to the understated elegance of khadi. “Khadi is a way of life,” the designer reiterates, during an interview on the sidelines of … Read more