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…
Hands that create Gods: Bronze Idol making in Swamimalai
A quiet panchayat town on the banks of River Kaveri, Swamimalai is well known for more reasons than one. Located just about five kilometres from the temple town of Kumbakonam,…
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…
Pochampally: weaving handlooms in alluring patterns and bright hues
Having lived in Hyderabad for a major part of my life, visiting Pochampally was always on the agenda, given my undying love for handlooms and ethnic weaves. However, it was…