Thread lightly: The simplest guide to buying top-quality Indian handicrafts
Indian textiles are available in mass-market (cheap) and high-quality (expensive) versions. We’re not judging. Set a budget and buy the best item within it, rather than multiple cheaper things.
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After 200-year-old pendant, Nita Ambani wears Kashmir’s traditional…, her huge ring made of…steals light – See Pics
About Jamawar Fabric Jama means ‘robe’ and war ... Weavers were commissioned specially for shawls and robe designs and, reportedly, some of the garments often took almost a decade to finish.
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Everything that goes into crafting a fine Pashmina with Tariq Ahmad Dar of Pashmkaar
Kani weaving is the oldest technique of weaving Pashmina Shawls. There is a Kani Jamawar shawl in every museum in the world. Kani Shawls are woven with wooden bobbins and the artisan follows a coded ...
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Nita Ambani’s jamawar saree, a 1,900-hour hand-painted wonder, stuns at Donald Trump’s Presidential dinner
According to Tarun Tahiliani’s Instagram page, “To achieve its flawless drape and texture, craftsmen embroidered heritage Jamawar shawls, which were then meticulously hand-painted, printed, and ...
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From ceremonial shawls to heritage handlooms: Tracing the legacy of Kashmir’s ‘soft gold,’ Pashmina
Pashmina wool is derived from the undercoat of Changthangi goats, found in Ladakh. Pashmina holds cultural importance in Kashmir, often used in ceremonial shawls and heirlooms. The fabric is ...
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Nita Ambani’s jamawar sari by Tarun Tahiliani took 1,900 hours to complete
For a special dinner held in honour of the President-elect, Nita Ambani opted for a jamawar sari by couturier Tarun Tahiliani. Crafted over 1,900 hours, this offering blends classic aari work with ...