Artisans

On National Handloom Day, we asked textile connoisseurs, design experts and tastemakers to share their favourite books on indigenous weaves and how they are influenced by them.
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We've seen the word sustainability go through various iterations in recent times. Cutting through the clutter, we decided to identify the many arcs that build the holistic circle of responsible fashion.
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As the US-based marketplace for crafts and creative goods makes its mark in India, we speak to its managing director about how it sustains a human connection at the heart of commerce
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Rouka's Sreejith Jeevan imagines a design utopia where craftswomen from far-flung rural regions work in harmony with large retailers
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Soham Dave, whose label focuses on biodegradable fabrics and handcrafted items, worked with the differently-abled women of Ahmedabad's Dholka district to create a collection that is sublime yet sustainable
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Designer Sayantan Sarkar collaborated with the artisans from the Mastikari cluster for USHA Silai’s CSR initiative at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018. We look at how this unique alliance brought out the best in both parties involved
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