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Kolkata's Durga Puja, West Bengal's biggest festival, is almost three months away, but the Kumartuli pottery center in north Kolkata is already bustling with activity, as artisans diligently carve idols to deliver overseas orders on time. .With meticulous attention, idols of the goddess in...

By Anuj JaiswalVaranasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Banarasi sarees are masterpieces of creativity and are undoubtedly perfect for every occasion. Before her son Anant Ambani's wedding, Reliance Foundation founder and chairperson Nita Ambani arrived in Varanasi and went saree shopping.She met...

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], The craftsmen and artisans of Kashmir have started reaping great benefits from the Vishwakarma training scheme.The scheme aims to provide specialist training and skill development opportunities to artisans and craftsmen. This training will help them...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], JioMart, the e-marketplace arm of Reliance Retail, with its vision of empowering and facilitating the growth of small-scale sellers, including traditional artisans and weavers, today announced its collaboration with JASCOLAMPF, a state company. Govt Emporium of...

Srinagar Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been officially recognized as 'World Craft City' by the World Craft Council, an official spokesperson said here.The recognition would boost the handloom and handicraft sector, which will benefit tourism and infrastructure...

This prestigious honor underscores the city's rich heritage and the exceptional skills of its artisans, whose dedication and artistry have earned global recognition.Expressing his heartfelt congratulations on this monumental achievement, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said, "This...

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India] by Ashok Ra, Be it a wedding, festival or any other formal occasion, Banarasi sarees are one of the most popular choices for Indian women to enhance their traditional look and add beauty to it. Due to its rich and elaborate weave and zara work giving the saree a...

Firozabad (UP), Lakhs of people in the famous 'Glass City' of Uttar Pradesh are hopeful that this election will bring about a change and give a much-needed revival to their industry, which has made their livelihood now as fragile as glass bangles.The once ubiquitous vendors selling bangles on...

New Delhi, Actor-couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal on Thursday launched their fashion label Ehab Couture, dedicated to celebrating the art of chikankar embroidery.According to a press release, Ehab Couture is inspired by the cultural richness of the city and captures the essence of tradition...

PN New Delhi [India], April 16: On the auspicious occasion of Poila Boishakh, non-profit company Dhaga, founded in July 2023 by Dr. Shraboni Bhattacharya D'Souza along with Sanjukta Mukherjee, has launched unique and exquisite handmade apparel and jewelery Performed carefully. This celebratory...