From Wood To Fabric: The Art Of Block Printing I began my journey of block printing in Jaipur. I took an auto to the bustling and dusty old lanes of Sanganer, Jaipur, where most of the block printing workshops are located. I felt a faint smell of earth, dye, and wood in the air as I travelled through the dusty

The Timeless Craft Of Lac Bangles I traveled to Rajasthan to explore this traditional art form, where various communities craft ‘lac’ bangles that stand as a testament to India’s rich handicraft heritage. In the dusty inner lanes of Jaipur, I visited a humble home where six family members lived in a single room with a small kitchen. The artisans welcomed

Bandhani: Crafting Beauty Dot By Dot For this trip, I promised myself to dive deep into the crafts of Rajasthan and discover as much as I could in the limited time I had. Among the many traditions, the art of Bandhani patterns has always been my favourite one ever since my childhood days. The beautiful dots, tied with precision, blossoming

Miniature Painting Fashion designers draw artistic inspiration from various sources, and artists constantly look out for different shapes, forms, and social, historical, and cultural references. Therefore, the fashion industry and the art world share a deep connection. Remember Yves Saint Laurent’s Mondrian collection, inspired by Pete Mondrian’s paintings. Yves Saint Laurent once said, “I believe the work of a couturier

Uncredited As global citizens, we often draw inspiration from one another’s work – from culture, art, and even literature. But problems arise when this inspiration turns into imitation without acknowledgment. Cultural erasure has become increasingly common in the fashion industry, where traditional crafts and designs are often imitated without giving due credit to their original creators. Noticed recently how everything