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Revel in the beauty and grandeur of Kutch, at this four day exhibition in Delhi
Desi Oon presented by Khamir, runs at Bikaner House, Delhi from January 10-13, 2020
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Counting sheep as grasslands shrink in Gujarat
Herds provided post-harvest manure for the fields with their dung and urine. The farmers gave the pastoralists bajra, sugar and tea.
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In Kutch, Women Are Weaving a New Future for Themselves
New energy and perspective seen in designs and products, are transforming the already flourishing Vanaat.
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Weaving Transformations
In weaving carpets on a handloom is constant thought, innovation, passion, satisfaction, and dedication going into it, as well as freedom, ...
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A brand new yarn: The return of handloom weaving in Kutch
Of renewed interest in weaving and about its allure in terms of economics, culture, identity, dignity, convenience, social ties, and innovation.
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Weaving a future, meter by meter
The opportunity to earn, using her weaving skills, and support her children’s education makes Sama happy.
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चिराला के हथकरघे (in Hindi)
चिराला, हथकरघा की हस्तकला और कारीगरी के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। यहां की रेशम, जरी वाली साड़ी, विशेषकर पट्टूबादी साड़ी की ख्याति है।
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A lost desi cotton heritage
Government needs to diversify the seed availability, regulate illegal seeds and tighten laws so farmers have a real choice, not a Hobson’s one.
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Weaving an urban fabric
"Textiles can transform not just the appearance of a building but also its function”