Raja Ravi Varma

In Srikakulam, how jamdani weaving provides employment for a group of women

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In Srikakulam, how jamdani weaving provides employment for a group of women

The jamdani process in the looms in Srikakulam is intricate and meticulous | Photo Credit: Sangeetha Devi Dundoo Jyothi and Suma rarely take their eyes off the loom, even to talk; they patiently count the threads and go about the weaving process. They are among the 50 women who work at a 25-loom facility, with … Read more

Kalaripayattu to Raja Ravi Varma… this Kochi clothing brand makes wearable art inspired by facets of Kerala

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Kalaripayattu to Raja Ravi Varma… this Kochi clothing brand makes wearable art inspired by facets of Kerala

With every print she creates, architect-turned-designer Anjali Ashok tells a story. “I am not just selling a piece of clothing. Each print is a story that resonates on a personal level with the wearer,” she says, discussing her clothing brand, House of Urmi. She adds that the garments are “hand-painted and digitally-printed wearable art”.  Urmi … Read more