Long before ragas, chicken tikka or Bollywood movies were exported from India, there was brisk international demand for the subcontinent’s textiles. These items didn’t simply trickle from local ...

Textiles designer Brigitte Singh is trying to keep alive the Indian art of block printing that flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries - Copyright AFP Wakil KOHSAR ...

Brinda Dudhat, the founder of Morii Design in India, creates modern motifs supported by age-old techniques. By Sarah Archer This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for ...

Indian fashion’s textile movement has deep roots, but its current incarnation is nothing short of a revolution. Once celebrated for their heritage value alone, India’s storied weaves and crafts are ...