handmade

This woman entrepreneur's sustainable fashion brand is reviving Bihar’s embroideries and weaves

Sumati Jalan has adopted three weaver clusters in Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif and Nalanda and two women embroiderers' clusters in Muzaffarpur and near Patna. Her brand Bihart creates contemporary and sustainable fashion clothing and accessories

By Urvashi Dev Rawal

Feb 17, 2023 00:37 IST logo

8 Min read

Mirs trace their origin to Central Asia and came to Rajasthan via Afghanistan. The Mir women handcraft beadwork and silver accessories, which are an important part of their attire.

Art & Culture

Niyati Kukadia: The engineer taking tribal beadwork jewellery from the Rann of Kutch to the world

By Rashmi Pratap

Feb 05, 2023 00:17 IST logo

6 Min read

Siddi women make multi-coloured patchwork quilts, called kavands, which are found in every household.

Art & Culture

Anitha N Reddy: How this art historian is reviving Siddi quilts

By Rashmi Pratap

Jan 18, 2023 17:31 IST logo

5 Min read

Enterprise

Aquatic weed water hyacinth gives rise to ecofriendly handicrafts industry in the North-East

By Rashmi Pratap

Sep 08, 2021 00:00 IST logo

6 Min read