Gollabhama Sarees: a unique legacy of Siddipet, Telangana
With close to 150 unique weaves, India is a treasure trove when it comes to indigenous textiles and regional handlooms. A reflection of our rich cultural heritage and tradition, the…
Bold, bright and beautiful: the indigeneity of Pedana Kalamkari fabrics
Large expanses of freshly dyed fabric spread out on the roads greeted me as I entered the dusty by lanes of the seemingly sleepy town of Pedana. While I wanted…
Magical weaves: the elegance of Mangalagiri textiles
Given my love for indigenous textiles, I never miss an opportunity to visit handloom weaving centres during my travels. In line with the country’s rich footprint of textiles, the southern…
Allure of Handlooms: elegance aplenty
If you are a lover of all things natural and indigenous, the inimitable charm of handlooms is hard to resist. Given India’s diversity, handlooms have been integral to our culture…