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Heritage of Handmade

ARTISANS' Centre
Written by ARTISANS' Centre
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artisans, artisans of india, blockprint, Bombay, contemporary design, craft entrepreneur, craft livelihoods, Craft Revival, exhibition, handmade, Handmade in India, heritage of handmade, innovative design, limited edition, mita parekh, Mumbai, natural textiles, Sarees, silk, Textiles, Textiles of India

Mita Parekh's 'The Artisans of India' at Fifty: Limited Edition Silk sarees | Dupattas | Stoles

ARTISANS' Centre
Written by ARTISANS' Centre
Mita Parekh's 'The Artisans of India' at Fifty: Limited Edition Silk sarees | Dupattas | Stoles
Marking fifty years since her first exhibition in 1974, Mita brings a limited edition, of block-printed sarees, dupattas and stoles, defined by her ‘the traditional made contemporary’ look. Continue reading
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contemporary design, craft entrepreneur, Craft Revival

Contemporary living within traditional practices of repair and reuse: in conversation with Kamala Murali, founder, Kambli studio.

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Written by harsimar arora
Contemporary living within traditional practices of repair and reuse: in conversation with Kamala Murali, founder, Kambli studio.

Visible mending is having a moment- a shift in our value systems accounts for this upcoming trend. In the early years, there was little choice and no glory to the act of mending; fabric was expensive, and replaced rarely. Today, however, fabric is of limited emotional and economical value; it is replaced easily. Kamala Murali’s conscience and passion drives her to work with remnant fabrics; her curiosity directed innovations of textile repair are shaping a distinctive label for her in the upcycling industry.

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ARTISANS' Centre
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contemporary design, craft entrepreneur, craft livelihoods, Craft Revival, design for development, Handloom, Handmade in India, handwoven, heritage of handmade, sustainable design, Textiles of India, Textiles of Karnataka

KUBSA: Local artisans of Guledgudda, Karnataka: Ilkal and Khun Indian Textiles

ARTISANS' Centre
Written by ARTISANS' Centre
KUBSA: Local artisans of Guledgudda, Karnataka: Ilkal and Khun Indian Textiles
Kubsa supports the local ecosystem of artisan livelihoods, from the ground up. Locally sourced mulberry silk, cotton and hand-spun, are dyed with natural indigo, once used as a base for Khun textiles. While staying true to the original techniques and the grammar of traditional motifs, Kubsa's contemporary aesthetic gives new life to this beloved textile. Continue reading