Block Printing – Its History Recorded history of block printed fabrics, date back to the Indus Valley civilization i.e. around 3500 to 1300 BC. Exact reliable early history is difficult as textiles rarely survive the tropical climate. From the Harappan period onwards, export of textiles, specially cotton is confirmed. A piece of fabric, showing Indus…
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Handloom – A Timeless Tradition
What is Handloom? Handloom refers to wooden frames of different types which are used by skilled artisans to weave fabrics usually from natural fibers like Cotton, Silk, Wool, Jute etc. It is a cottage industry where the entire family is involved in the production of cloth. Right from spinning the yarn, colouring, to weaving on the…