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All the items in “Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat” — well, all but one — were woven with the same painstaking technique. But the robes, wraps and wall hangings on exhibit at the George ...

In a strategic collaboration, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail-owned Allen Solly has partnered with Pochampally Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society from Telangana to introduce Ikat into men’s work ...

From bold geometric motifs to intricate floral patterns, ikat fabrics showcase a rich tapestry of colours and textures, making each piece a true work of art The mood for this holiday season is ...

Some human works last for centuries, or even millennia. Ancient pottery, carvings from Greece, India and China and even pre-historic cave paintings survive through the years and give us plentiful ...

What looks printed is often generations of inherited skill patiently woven, stitched, and bound by hand across India’s living ...

Vinita Passary founded Translate with an intention of making the upwardly mobile clientele warm up to ikat. She sensed the scope for an understated, elegant line of saris, garments and accessories ...