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Unesco has recognised the Tangail saree weaving industry as an intangible cultural heritage. The decision was unanimously adopted today at the 20th Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the Unesco ...

CUTTACK: People visiting Baliyatra can not only see the weaving techniques of the famous ‘Maniabandha Pata’ sarees but also can place an order for a saree of their choice. Women members of Maa ...

For the first time, he created fabrics with a QR code and impressed all. Whether we want to know the matter or pay a bill, we ...

There’s a soul in every handloom saree something no machine can recreate. It’s the warmth of a weaver’s fingers, the rhythm ...

Shweta Pandey is a Senior Content Writer at Hindustan Times, with over 12 years of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, specialising in makeup, skincare, and hair care. She began her ...

New Delhi: For Khokon Basak from Tangail, weaving is not an occupation; it is a lineage. His family has been weaving sarees for over 200 years; he is the ninth generation to carry forward the tradtion ...

Interestingly, the origins of Kanjivaram sarees, also known as Kanchipuram sarees, can be traced back to Hindu mythology. The star-studded Anant-Radhika pre-wedding celebrations has become a global ...

The problem began with repetition. For years, Katan and Benarasi saree weaving in Bangladesh have been constrained not only by market demand but by the mechanics of the loom itself. Creating larger ...

“Korvai” is a simple Tamil word meaning “in sync”. But in Tamil Nadu's textile circles the mere mention of the word sparks passionate arguments about heritage, history and handlooms, about tradition ...