If summer is here, can the mango be far behind? Not just on our plates but also as a motif on textiles and other crafts. The fruit is deeply embedded in our ethos, says Anamika Pathak, in her 2021 ...

Every garment has a story to tell. Pose the right questions, and it will reveal the political mood, socio-economic conditions and the very zeitgeist of its period and place of origin. New Traditions: ...

When you think of a motif, what visuals first come to mind? Perhaps, delicate paisley unfurling like budding flowers, reminiscent of the intricate designs in Jamdani sarees. Or, a geometric lattice ...

A selection of illustrations from the author's two-volume Design motifs on Mexican Indian textiles, published in 1976. siris_sil_725307 ...

Set among vineyards and centuries-old oaks near Montpellier, France, the 18th-century Château La Banquière has been ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Thank the universe for symbols. If it weren’t for that stick figure wearing a triangle, think how many men would have barged into the wrong restroom and been ...

Let’s start with your journey. How old is Ghuri by Debjani? I started Ghuri in October, 2017. I am not from a fashion background. My masters and MPhil were in zoology. I used to teach and then my ...

Ten years ago, Hyderabad’s fashion landscape was learning the language of its own loom. Today, it’s owning it — one not nostalgic, but reinvented. Across the city, designers are taking Telugu textiles ...

From bold geometric motifs to intricate floral patterns, ikat fabrics showcase a rich tapestry of colours and textures, making each piece a true work of art The mood for this holiday season is ...