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Woven Stories: India's Lesser-Known Weaves
Hindustan Times Jaipur
|January 26, 2025
On Republic Day today, we look at the rich traditions of lesser-known weaves that are witnessing a modern revival
India's handwoven textiles have an allure beyond aesthetics - every thread is proof of tradition and craftsmanship, akin to the spirit of unity we celebrate on Republic Day, today.
This year's theme highlighting heritage and progress, and as Re-Ceremonial founder Ateev Anand puts it: "Weaves are an elegant evidence of human interaction with time and space. They carry stories and that's important to preserve."
This story is from the January 26, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Jaipur.
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