Farrukhabad’s zari–zardozi embroidery survives through skilled karigars and ODOP support, connecting traditional handwork to larger markets.

BANGALORE, India — Across India, there has always been a rich tradition of embroidery work, from the humble kantha of West Bengal to the opulent zardosi of Uttar Pradesh. In recent years, a new ...

India’s textile heritage is a story written in needle and thread. For centuries, artisans across different regions have created embroidery styles that are not just decorative, but deeply cultural, ...

Every Saturday morning, the brick road leading to Tu Thi hand embroidery shop in Quat Dong Village in Hanoi comes alive as ...