The history of Kanjivaram silk is a unique blend of centuries-old artistry and mythology. Legend has it that a sage, Markanda ...

Wondering if your saree’s zari is real? From checking its glow and weight to examining the weave and even a burn test, here ...

"Handlooms, steeped in antiquity and ... where a main weaver and a helper work in tandem to create exquisite silk sarees that are emblematic of the region's rich heritage. The hallmark of Korvai ...

The saree weighs 500g to1kg, 2/3-ply threads help increase the ... 400-500 looms in 12 villages did korvai work, in Kanchi alone 8-9 thousand handlooms made silk sarees,” says Ravesankar ...

Dia chose a gorgeous purple silk saree ... with a full thread work shawl. Playing a sitar in the next one, Dia sure looks mesmerising in a blue garment. Speaking about the handloom industry, ...

However, Covid has led to closure of many handloom ... just sarees, provide Batukamma kits including other products prepared by weavers from across the State. This will not only get work for ...

National Handloom Day is celebrated every year ... This painstaking craftsmanship makes Banarasi Rangkaat not just a saree but a wearable work of art. Vairaoosi, translating to "diamond needles ...