In the 17th century, when India was ruled by Mughal sultans, artisan communities sprung up in the northern city of Lucknow to create beautiful things for the royal family. They spun gold thread and ...

The uproar against Italian high-fashion brand Prada appropriating India's Kolhapuri chappals hasn't even died down that another high fashion brand is in the dock for a similar, err, offence. This time ...

Edwin Hunter/CBC Drawing upon the rich embroidery heritage of her childhood in Mumbai, Sarita Gujar combines traditional Indian craftsmanship with western embroidery techniques — and is sharing her ...

Chikankari is a very intricate and famous Indian embroidery style, which has been around for centuries. But a recent study by one of India's most prominent industry bodies has found the traditional ...

BANGALORE, India — Across India, there has always been a rich tradition of embroidery work, from the humble kantha of West Bengal to the opulent zardosi of Uttar Pradesh. In recent years, a new ...

Asif Shaikh, who cultivated a fascination with fine fabrics from a young age, has played a vital role in reviving India’s rich textile legacy A new art collection using hand embroidery in its finest ...

Asif Shaikh is on a mission to bring textile designers and traditional artisans together For Ahmedabad-based Asif Shaikh, it has become a mission to save Indian crafts from fading into oblivion.

Zardozi is a luxurious hand embroidery of gold and silver favored in bridal wear. “Zardozi is Asia’s biggest gift, as it isn't unique just to India. In bridal ensembles, zardozi is one of the ...

In the narrow back alleys of Lucknow city's Vikas Nagar area, a group of women sit on a rooftop soaking in the winter sun. It's a weekday February afternoon, the men folk have gone to work and small ...

Chikankari is a very intricate and famous Indian embroidery style, which has been around for centuries. But a recent study by one of India's most prominent industry bodies has found the traditional ...