Brocade weaving is a typical cultural feature of the Thai ethnic community. The Thai in Hoa Tien hamlet, Chau Tien commune, ...

In business, being authentic is often identified with being able to carve out a niche for oneself; in a small silk spinning village in the northeastern province of Surin, locals have learned just that ...

Knitting is apparently cool again. Hipsters in their 20s and 30s have taken up their needles in search of relaxation and simple pleasures. They call it the “new yoga.” With this in mind, I made the ...

Centuries of craftsmanship and artistry are woven into India’s traditional textiles, revealing a rich cultural legacy without ...

Nguyen Thi Bon, one of artisans of the centuries-old tussore silk weaving craft, does not remember exactly when she started engaging in this craft. A traditional silk weaving village in Nam Cao ...

Mridula Srinivasan, a connoisseur of saris, has an enviable collection. She has been buying silk saris from reputed stores and crafts exhibitions for many years now. Yet, she seldom checks for the ...

Historically, much of Suffolk’s prosperity was built on the textile trade. And Sudbury was one of the places at the heart of it. During the 14th century, Edward III settled Flemish weavers in the town ...