Hoskote is a weaving center near Pavagada Taluk in Karnataka and is recognized as one of the silk hubs.
Today, Hoskote silk is one of the lesser-known weaves of Karnataka but these saris were once woven in large numbers.
They are treasured for the fineness of the silk used to weave the fabric and the use of pure zari in the border and the pallu.
Arani is a small town located in the district of Thiruvannamalai in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The craft of dyeing in India has held a deep meaning for thousands of years. One of its earliest visual representations can be seen in the Ajanta caves.
Ikat is an age-old process, in all probability one of the oldest weaves known in the modern world.
Ajrakh prints have a history that cuts across timelines and geographies, thereby bridging cultures.
