Amongst many things that inspire us, literature forms a big part. A read out of Ruskin Bond’s Rain In The Mountains by our Co-Founder, Vidhi Rastogi. There is no better Khayal in Monsoons than a relaxed day of slow reading!!Vidhi is seen here
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THE STORY OF QUEEN’S CROWN BOOTA
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Some time back I had shared an ancient motif of Queen of England’s Crown found in an abandoned Chikankari facility!! I wondered why would Chikankari replicate the Queen’s Crown, when after the Independence Battle of 1857, the Indians appointed Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar as Emperor of India (though for a very brief time). Finally i think i have found the answer
WHAT THE FABRIC THIS IS – Part 1 of 3
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Covering Cottons
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WHAT THE FABRIC THIS IS – Part 2 of 3
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A talk on Chanderi, Cotton Silk and a bit on Cotton used popularly in Chikankari
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WHAT THE FABRIC THIS IS – Part 3 of 3
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A talk on Khadi and Meiraas way of weaving fabrics.
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Chikankari is not just any hand embroidery, it is a heritage embroidery that has managed to survive over many centuries. Its delicate finish is impeccable... Continue reading