Razel giggles as she pushes open another door of a wooden, stilted house. Behind the closed doors of Falam, one of the main towns in Myanmar’s remote Chin State, are dark rooms housing traditional back-strap weaving looms.
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India is an incredible place of diversity culturally, geographically, and artistically in terms of textiles. India has always been rich in resources for textiles and produced stunning results in this field globally for centuries now. India’s extensive history in techniques and the quality of hand done work that can be achieved are real strengths.
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Traditional wool processing techniques of ladakh are weaving and felting. Knitting was introduced by the Moravian(missionary) housewives in 1885. The ease of processing(portability, tools) and applications(socks, caps, sweaters etc.) made it popular in the region.
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The modernization of our country has depleted a lot of traditional technology and know-how. Yet, in far flung areas, in hidden worlds, we can find some remnants of traditional crafts. One such craft is weaving textiles from wool of Gaddi sheep in Himalayan region of Dhauladhar range.
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The term ‘boro,’ for ‘ragged’ refers to traditional Japanese textiles patched together by hand from scraps of cloth. They are stunning every time you look at them: a sea of blue cloth interjected with patterned patches of cotton – discarded in a forgotten century – worn around the edges, and dotted with stitches as if mended in haste. A result of need rather than want, boros are imprecise, the design of the whole, unspecific but thoroughly compelling.
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One of my earliest memories growing up in a Tamilian household, was being in awe of the antique brass vessels adorning the kitchen that were used only used during festive occasions. ‘Barnis’ being used to store ‘ kanni manga’ achhar and the simple matka for water.
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"The core idea is to focus on Indian arts, culture, and hospitality. With 28 Kothi, we created a ‘home away from home’ experience for the global creative community. An oasis where travellers stay, meet, get inspired, and create. Our hospitality is personalized with a focus on simple luxuries. We believe in using mindfully sourced, local, and environmentally friendly products in creating this experience." - says Abhishek Honawar
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I come from a region known for its minimal design. I grew up with my grandmother Thora knitting – thick, itchy wool. She was immensely talented, creating pieces that are reminiscent of Missoni, without ever having heard of Missoni, which she sold at local markets. I remember the days in her studio, spools of rainbow colours and designs coming to life before my eyes.
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For those lost in the cultural oblivion, what pulls us into exploring our artistic realms beyond our craft? The India Craft Project is an initiative based on a few questions such as these, especially exploring the traditional creative communities of the country. Focused on 'People Currency' and the importance of creative interventions & collaboration.
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