Most of us, at some point while shopping, have pointed towards a fabric pattern, perfectly pleated on a shop rack, and confidently asked the shopkeeper, “Dada, can you show me the Akola print?” only ...

Brinda Dudhat, the founder of Morii Design in India, creates modern motifs supported by age-old techniques. By Sarah Archer This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for ...

Discover the enduring allure of Indian textiles, a timeless style blueprint far surpassing fleeting trends.

On the cover of Lisa Birnbach’s “The Official Preppy Handbook,” a tongue-in-cheek 1980s guide to looking, acting and thinking like a US prep school elite, a pattern along the border depicts a fabric ...

India has a rich history of producing and exporting handwoven fabrics that have been mentioned in the books for centuries. From the intricate craftsmanship of Jamawar and Banarasi silks, Indian ...

India, a country with varied cultures, is a place where major parts of the heritage reflect through the textile in which handwoven fabrics and embroidery patterns are the most notable elements. Indian ...

You’ve probably encountered the multicolored, lively cotton fabrics known as chintz at some point, and your response likely veered toward one of two very different feelings. The eye-catching South ...