Who wove your handloom sari? In Telanganas Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, the answer is a QR scan away
The scent of home: how Indian diaspora fragrance brands are bottling memory
From Rahasya in Singapore to Sept in Paris, Indian-origin fragrance brands are turning memories of mango summers and rickshaw rides into contemporary perfumes without the usual tropes
The sector is battling delayed wages, mounting financial losses, dwindling workers, shrinking cooperative societies, and the relentless march of power looms. Kerala, which once had nearly 25,000-30,000 handloom workers, now has only about 18,000, while the number of cooperative societies has fallen from around 600 to around 450
How memories and motifs inspire Onam 2026 collections
The Onam 2026 edit is all about nostalgia and Kerala-inspired imagery
National Handloom Day: Indian fashion labels make traditional weaves an everyday choice
From jamdani shirts and Chanderi dresses to Benarasi weaves and contemporary block prints, these labels are reimagining Indias handcrafted textiles for everyday wardrobes, an approach that broadens handlooms appeal and keeps looms busy well beyond the festive and wedding season
