The lines between craft, art, and design are blurring now more than ever before. Artisanal techniques, once seen as the antithesis of “cool”, are gaining ground in art and design circles. Last year saw several narratives around textile, helping transform them into powerful tools of inquiry into cultural identity and sustainability. Exhibitions such as When Indian … Read more
It takes a village, and then some, to craft Tilla’s Kabira and Rosa jackets. The one-of-a-kind pieces feature thread and metallic embroidery, reversible designs, and multiple colourways. The patchworked base is a highlight, stitched by women from Pindharada village near Gandhinagar, using leftover fabrics and off-cuts from the Ahmedabad-based label’s archives. “As a clothing design … Read more
Tie-dye apparel from Udaipur-based Aavaran and Delhi-based fashion label Ekadi When Hyderabad-based Arti Shankar chanced upon an heirloom tie-dye dupatta in her wardrobe during spring cleaning, she instantly thought of reviving the craft. The Jaipur-born and Delhi-bred dance teacher utilised all her weekends during the lockdown to produce vibrant tie-dye home décor pieces, dupattas and … Read more