A significant part of Farhana Mostafa's role as one of Aarong's pioneering producers involved creating skilled communities of women who specialise in handwork on raw fabrics. Those fabrics later on ...

Parsi Gara embroidery is known for its intricate detailing and iconic craftsmanship, which reflects the rich culture and heritage of the Parsi community. But with the rise of machine embroidery, ...

To resuscitate the country’s rich textile heritage and present hand embroidery in a contemporary way, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts is currently hosting a unique exhibition at its ...

In Lumban, Laguna — known as the Embroidery Capital of the Philippines — the intricate art of hand embroidery has been passed down through generations. Four women in Lumban share how they continue to ...

Banjara Embroidery is a vibrant and colorful embroidery from the Lambada gypsy tribe of Andhra Pradesh Kantha is a simple yet elegant embroidery from West Bengal and Odisha, created using running ...

It was in the early 1960’s that Mrs. Siva Obeyesekere, who was passionate about all things handmade, started 15 sewing centers in the Attanagalle and Maligawa electorate. About 500 women attended the ...