In the IT hub of India, Bengaluru, a young professional has resolutely put away her smartphone and laptop, and picked up an embroidery hoop, needle and thread. She is making a gift for a friend. “My ...

MUMBAI: The ensemble of embroidery from the interiors of Kutch is back in Mumbai. And it comes with a well-known label - Shrujan. mumbai: the ensemble of embroidery from the interiors of kutch is back ...

BENGALURU: In Kutch embroidery, each work speaks of its craftsperson’s life. “Each product is an expression of self and status,” says Amy Shroff, director of Shrujan, an NGO which helps women artisans ...

When it comes to Kutch, embroidery, mirror-work, geometric patterns and vibrant colours come to mind. But the non-profit craft organization, Shrujan—Threads of Life, has turned the obvious on its head ...

Vanshika Gupta jumped into entrepreneurship soon after completing college. Her final year project had led her to discover new crafts into design and she came across the highly intricate embroidery ...

What was once a bustling industry with exports totalling million of rupees, the famous embroidery and mirror-work industry of Kutch, is today fighting for survival. The January 26 killer quake has ...

Beenaben is working on her embroidery. Head bent in concentration, her hands go up and down steadily in an ancient rhythm. A shy smile plays on her lips when she notices me watching her. All around me ...