handloom

Touring the mesmerising handloom cluster of Andhra Pradesh

Touring the mesmerising handloom cluster of Andhra Pradesh

‘Why do we celebrate handloom?’, is a question we often ask. In times of mechanisation and powerlooms, isn’t it progress…

4 years ago

The story of a handloom weaver from Chirala

Chirala, a handloom cluster near Vijayawada, is home for many like Siddhi Buccheswara Rao, who shares his story. Buccheswara Rao…

5 years ago

10 nostalgic things about Vizag: Trip down the memory lane of the city

The mandatory monthly trip is back, and this month we bring you yet another list of places from the memory…

5 years ago

Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh to organise Aakruthi Vastra in Vizag

The much awaited annual exhibition of ‘Aakruthi Vastra’ is back! Organised by the Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh (CCAP), an…

5 years ago

An age-old handloom store in Visakhapatnam you need to know about

In the by-lanes of Purna market in Visakhapatnam, is a handloom store that is slowly being forgotten with time. In…

5 years ago

Handloom Tales – #IWearHandloom

It was a blue sari from Bihar that kickstarted a social media trend. Though Smriti Irani’s initiate of #IWearHandloom made…

6 years ago

Handloom trails from Angara village in East Godavari district

Amidst the many weaves, handloom and weaving communities in East Godavari district, the village of Angara holds a special place.…

6 years ago

Handloom Trails: A fascinating journey through the Khadi village of Ponduru

Not far from the bustling Port City of Vizag is a quiet, sleepy looking village with a characteristic rat-a-tat hum…

7 years ago

CCAP holds Aakruthi Vastra, an exhibition cum sale of textiles and crafts in Visakhapatnam

Crafts Council of Andhra Pradesh or CCAP are coming up with Aakruthi Vastra, their signature exhibition cum sale of exquisite…

7 years ago

Famous celebrity designer Preetham Jukalker talks about his journey thus far

Fashion Designer Preetham Jukalker is one of this season’s most talked-about names, and one of Hyderabad’s brightest designers. Anu Upadhayula…

7 years ago