ET Make in India SME Regional Summits: Kolkata is weaving tradition with technologyAt the ET SME Summit - Kolkata, Partha Chowdhury spoke about targeted government policies that are reshaping West Bengal’s economic future.
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Best Independence Day sarees for women to celebrate freedom in styleCelebrate the spirit of patriotism with exceptional Independence Day sarees for women that embrace elegance and pride in the nation. Whethe...
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Best Sarees for Women Under 2000 in India for Elegant Look (2024)Are you looking for a saree under 2000 in India? If so, then continue reading this article to learn about the best sarees for women under 2...
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Top 10 designer sarees for women: Must-have styles for every occasionDesigner sarees for women are fantastic pieces of fashion that can be worn for many different occasions and fuse a mix of tradition with co...
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View: From the humblest to the snootiest, saree remains an emotive issue for millionsThus, doubts on this precious wrap are best dispelled early; but that is not always possible. So it was when last month I wrote about Presi...
27 Aug, 2022, 12.43 AM IST
How handloom sarees are weaving a storm in BengaluruThe three-floor exhibition centre is draped in hues of yellow, red and white.
04 Apr, 2019, 10.33 AM IST
Amazon.in’s first ‘Small Business Day’ has up to 80% off for customersCustomers can discover products from micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses at great discounts.
15 Dec, 2018, 02.39 PM IST
Google Arts & Culture supports exhibition celebrating Mahatma Gandhi and Raja Ravi VarmaAnnounced on Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary today, organizers said that the exhibition will open to the public exactly one year f...
02 Oct, 2018, 07.15 PM IST
How a quiet minimalist revolution is taking place in India's fashion scenarioIts innovation lies in its depth, not width or scale — designers are improving upon age old craft techniques with technological know-how.
04 Jun, 2017, 01.07 AM IST
Northeast states pitch indigenous local muga, eri silks to top fashion brandsBarooah’s company has also taken up an Rs18 crore project from the ministry for readymade garments to promote locally made products and emp...
26 Nov, 2016, 12.38 AM IST
How contemporary designers are bringing back to life hand-woven fabrics like Paithani and MashruA few keep it closer to the roots, like Vidya Balan who wore a creation from Gaurang Shah, a red paithani sari, to the Maharashtra Film Fes...
13 Feb, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
- Weaving the story of heritage: Fashion week to lay bare state's textile history
Last year, Aslam's emphasis was on patchwork embroidery . This time, it will be on handloom and khadi fabrics.
28 Apr, 2015, 12.06 PM IST
Popularity of the Mamata sari fading as low returns keep the next generation away“With youngsters not willing to learn the art, in the next five years we can foresee closing down Dhaniakhali productions all together,” sa...
23 Feb, 2015, 05.56 AM IST
Festivals will be much brighter, happier if 'Taant' sari industry is unfolded and made to flow againTake the ‘home state’ of the taant sari, West Bengal. In 1982, there were 8,052 power-looms in the small-scale sector with the number of wo...
03 Oct, 2014, 05.01 AM IST
LFW: Vaishali S's collection 'Rabari' showcases rural IndiaInspired from the rural tribe that does not believe in permanency, Vaishali S's collection 'Rabari' was a compelling enchanted offering at ...
25 Aug, 2014, 04.54 PM IST
Rs 35 cr handloom institute to be set up in MachilipatnamRao said the central government has decided to abolish the outstandings of handloom weavers' loans, including interest.
03 Jan, 2014, 11.52 AM IST
Six entrepreneurs keeping art of weaving & embroidering alive in BengalA clutch of entrepreneurs is spinning a new tale for Bengal handloom — and there is everything from minimalist scarves to trendy jamdani on...
17 Feb, 2013, 05.27 AM IST