Cristina Lynch grew up visiting her mother’s home country, Mexico, and spending weeks on her grandfather’s ranch, surrounded by vibrant stories of cowboys and artists. That artistry, craftsmanship, ...
Elaine Reichek, “Oedipus Rex” (2019), hand embroidery on linen, 23.25 x 22.75 inches (courtesy of the artist and Marinaro, New York) Elaine Reichek reminds us that conceptual art may be about ideas, ...
As she begins to embroider flowers inside a vine leaf border, Uzbek artisan Mukhabbat Kuchkarova pulls the naturally dyed green silk thread through the cotton sheet. “I go to another world when I sew, ...
From handcrafted pieces by Ada and Seva Chikan to comfortable everyday styles, these kurtis offer a blend of tradition, elegance and summer-ready comfort. | Fashion Trends ...
Around the world, traditional crafts are falling victim to technology and globalisation. In Hong Kong, Miru Wong Ka-lam is doing her bit to keep the art of hand-embroidered shoes alive. Wong’s shop, ...
Farrukhabad’s zari–zardozi embroidery survives through skilled karigars and ODOP support, connecting traditional handwork to larger markets.
Remember Fernando Amorsolo's painting depicting an important page of our history of three women sewing the first Philippine flag? That was Marcela Agoncillo with her daughter and a friend. Agoncillo, ...
In a country like ours, known for its rich crafts, these hand embroidered pieces are passed down from generation to generation and are hands down some of the best heirlooms found in Indian households.