The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, emphasizes the theme of Viksit Bharat-Atmanirbhar Bharat. This cultural festival will showcase diverse artisans and performances, ...

Uttar Pradesh has been selected as the theme state for the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026, providing it with a prominent global ...

An exhibition in London explores the life, work and lasting impact of John Lockwood Kipling — an artist, teacher and curator Sculptor, museum curator, teacher, inveterate doodler... and father to the ...

The history of handicrafts from India is both rich and complicated. Post-Independence, the crafts were an important part of India’s developmental policies. A focus on economic self-reliance propelled ...

Jaya Jaitly has fought for the survival of traditional crafts such as the earthen pots, pans, planters, piggy banks and pradip, or oil lamps. Courtesy of Dastkari Haat Samiti Born in Shimla, in the ...

You can complain about social media forcing the ubiquitous beige aesthetic down everyone’s throat until you’re hoarse, but there’s no denying that viral trends have been instrumental in sparking ...

In a world dominated by fast-paced mass production and cookie-cutter designs, there is a growing demand for products that carry a historical narrative or an interesting backstory. India is home to a ...

Blending Indian crafts with modern interiors adds a touch of cultural richness. Here are some tips to integrate these timeless crafts into your home decor. National Handloom Day is celebrated every ...

My journey in Indian craft and design was launched at 100 per cent Design, a trade fair in London in 2006, with a trio of 24-carat gold leaf and pure silver wrapped thrones handcrafted in India. These ...

On July 27 and August 3, 2020, just days shy of the sixth National Handlooms Day celebration, the Union Minister of Textiles announced that the government would be abolishing the All India Handicrafts ...

New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, made a subtle yet powerful statement wearing an Eri silk tie by Indian ...