Africa holds a vibrant legacy in cotton spinning, woven into the fabric of its cultural history. This article unveils the ...

Liu Qilan used to be a kindergarten teacher in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou province in southern China. About two years ago, ...

To wear batik is to drape oneself in a piece of Malaysia’s soul. Its colours and patterns celebrate nature, culture and craftsmanship.

Pollution and deforestation arising from development in Papua’s capital have put a sacred space for women among the mangroves ...

The five-day Sanatkada Lucknow festival opened with the Craft and Weaves Bazar at Safed Baradari on Friday. In the most awaited exhibitions of the state capital, buyers can connect with artisans ...

While the two countries share a common ancestry in batik, Malaysian and Indonesian batik have evolved in distinct ways.

High-profile inmate Mary Jane Veloso will be teaching the art of making ‘batik’ to her fellow persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional ...

For Darshan Shah, quality textile success is about creating a market that is ‘aspirational’ and then making the right goods ...