History of Indian Handloom
The beauty and variety of Indian handloom is legendary. The texture and color with the most intricate of woven patterns and embroidery can leave most anyone spellbound. As we celebrate India’s rich history of handlooms on National Handloom Day (August 7), let’s take a look at the checkered history of this celebrated craft that is […]
HANDLOOM VS POWERLOOM
Clothes are one of the basic necessities in human life. We need clothes not only to keep up socially, but also to protect us from the extreme weather conditions. But have you ever wonder what goes behind in the process of making clothes? How come a raw material turns into a fabric and then into […]
3 apparel industry professionals point out the shortcomings of Indian handlooms industry
Indian handloom industry and garment manufacturers lags behind in the global market because of many reasons that are discussed here India has a prosperous history of handlooms and craft heritage since time immemorial. However, the subtle intricacies of Indian handcrafts are being exploited by the designers in haute couture segment at the world’s stage. On […]
Handloom is special, so it’s expensive: Designer Rakesh Thakore
Are you one of those who feel the price of handloom doesn’t match its look? Blame it on the lack of education in the country about the toil that goes into handspun fabric, says designer Rakesh Thakore. “Handloom is very specific to numbers, unlike power-looms. It is very important to realise the importance of handloom […]
Once ignored India’s handloom becoming latest trend among millennials
Being part of India’s legacy and timeless traditions, handloom weaving has sustained and grown over the years by transfer of skills from one generation to another. Handloom weaving is largely decentralized, and weaving families are mainly from the vulnerable and weaker sections of society, who weave for their household needs and also contribute to the […]
The future is handloom: Meet the custodians of timeless threads
Uzramma and Suraiya Hasan Bose, the grand old ladies of Indian heritage weaves, believe the future is handloom The Indian sari trended once again during the Dussehra weekend when, during the online promotions of his new movie Laxmmi Bomb, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar urged that “everyone should try to wear a saree at least once”. While […]
DMZ International’s attempt to Protect an age-old craft ! Chendamangalam Handlooms
Chendamangalam is a small village in Ernakulam (Cochin) district. Chendamangalam is famous throughout the world for one thing, the centuries long heritage of handloom industry. The panchayat was formed in 1914. Bordered by rivers on the north, east and south, it is a meeting place of cultural diversity. Jews, Christians, Muslims and Hindus lived here harmoniously. History […]
Handicrafts Market: Global Industry Trends, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025
The global handicrafts market was worth US$ 663.9 Billion in 2019. Handicrafts refer to products that are handmade using simple tools and represent the culture and traditions of a country or region. Their production requires considerable hand-eye coordination and intense concentration. Each handcrafted product is unique as each crafts person applies their strength differently, owing […]
Top 20 Celebrities in Handloom Linen Sarees
We have seen many celebrities in linen sarees from Bollywood to South film Industries. Well, talking about these handloom sarees, they are one of the most comfortable outfits to flaunt at festivals and events. It is basically a lightweight texture, known for its versatile intrigue. Linen is a fabric that is made from the fiber […]
REASONS TO PREFER HANDLOOM SAREES LIKE OUR CELEBRITIES!
When compare to all the fabrics in clothing , the present trend on handloom sarees are increasing and our celebrities are classic example how to rock in Handloom sarees and the best part of this handloom sarees are they are comfort and soft. One thing that enthrall women in India still prefers to show is the sophisticated […]