"This is our tiny yet cozy living room filled with abundant natural light," Kamakshi begins. "We have a three-seater English roll arm sofa upholstered in handloom stripes that was custom-made and ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Indian textile designs express dazzling inventiveness and creativity, from the woven silks of royalty to the simple block-printed patterns. This authoritative sourcebook overflows with colour and ...

Sandstone -- Block printing in Rajasthan -- Marigold -- A trip to the market -- Rose -- Pattern and color in dress -- Ivory -- Cotton : a brief history -- Royal blue : pattern in architecture Summary ...

Silk sarees in stunning colours shimmer with intricate embroidery and zari work, each fold and floral motif celebrating the ...

Decorative pillow on bench in plant filled living room. Kamakshi Rathore, the owner and founder of home textile business "Deodar" and her spouse have been renting this two-bedroom apartment in ...

Textiles designer Brigitte Singh lovingly lays out a piece of cloth embossed with a red poppy plant she says was probably designed for emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, four centuries ago.