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Phanek-Innaphi: The Manipuri masterpiece craft
Phanek and Innaphi is a traditional Manipuri dress. It is a women's costume consisting of a wrap-around cloth called Phanek and a shawl that is...
Parsi Gara: The elegant Persian craftamnship on fabric
The Parsi Gara embroidery is a result of influences from a lot of regions. In the 8th century, the Parsis migrated from Persia and...
Maheshwari Sarees: Another speciality of Madhya Pradesh
Maheshwar, a small town in Madhya Pradesh, is the producer of the Maheshwari sarees. It is believed that in the 18th century when Rani...
Chikankari: The Pride of the Lucknow city
Chikan, when translated it means embroidery, and it is a traditional textile decoration style from Lucknow. The technique of creating Chikan is known as...
Chanderi Sarees: A unique craft from Madhya Pradesh
Chanderi fabric derives its name from the namesake town, Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, where it is produced. The weavers produce this textured saree by...
Narayanpet Sarees: The shared glory of Telangana and Maharashtra
Narayanpet Sarees traditionally are woven in and around the Sholapur district of Maharashtra and in many villages of Telangana. These are made in cotton...
Mysore Silk: The royal grace of Karnataka
Mysore silk is produced by the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSIC). The company was founded around 1912 by the then Maharaja of Mysore,...
Mangalagiri: Beautiful example of Craftsmanship
Mangalagiri sarees are produced in the namesake town, Mangalagiri, of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. The town is about 12kms from Vijaywada and also...
Leheriya: Another colorful craft from the land of Rajasthan
Leheriya or Leheria is a traditional tie and dye technique that is practised in Rajasthan, India. The desert landscapes serve as a major inspiration...
Kota Doria: The Craft that originated from Kota
Kota Doria is woven in a small town named Kaithoon in the Kota district of Rajasthan. Kaithoon is the major hub, but some other...