Artisans

Personal memories are delicately woven into Himalayan wool in Memento, the recently launched collection of seven hand-knotted rugs produced by the North American design studio Yabu Pushelberg, with the Italian rug-makers cc-tapis. Verve finds out more about the nuances of their collaborative process that celebrates craft and innovation
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We bring together four designers in the fashion and textile space to dissect the fragility and future of Indian couture beyond bridal and occasion wear
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Indigenous practice combined with modern implementation unlock the future of a sustainable clothing industry that champions handmade textiles
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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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