IMPHAL – In the misty hill districts of Manipur, far from the clamour of cities, looms hum quietly in village courtyards. Here, in places like Tamenglong and Ukhrul, the Nagas—Manipur’s third-largest ...

The rising cost of zari (gold thread) and high levels of taxation have hit the production of Thirubhuvanam’s famed handloom silk saris, as more weavers look for alternative employment to make ends ...

The woman whose interaction with Florida police went viral after she was written a ticket alleging she was driving while holding her phone in her nonexistent right hand has opened up about her ...

India’s handloom and handicraft sector, often celebrated as the backbone of the country’s cultural identity and rural enterprise, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown, with a majority of artisan ...

Samarpita Yashaswini is a Content Producer for Fashion (HT Shop Now) at Hindustan Times Digital. She has five years of experience in lifestyle writing, specialising in fashion, beauty, and trend-led ...

In India, a saree is way more than just fabric. It’s history, tradition, and craft rolled up together. But today, when every store shelf is loaded with lookalikes, a big question comes up every time ...

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Tirupati: The State Handloom Expo underway at Shilparamam, Tirupati, is providing weavers with a direct platform to sell their products to customers, eliminating middlemen. The 14-day exhibition, ...

Cherish India's vibrant handlooms with simple washing techniques. Experts advise understanding fabric types, avoiding drum overloads, and using normal water with mild detergents. Gentle wash cycles ...

Scopely has acquired an undisclosed majority stake in Loom Games, the developer of mobile title Pixel Flow. The Istanbul-based mobile studio was founded last year by CEO Kübra Gündoğan and CTO ...

India’s handloom and sericulture traditions are centuries old, but have struggled to hold ground against industrial textiles and fast fashion in recent decades. For many communities, especially those ...