They are still weaving today – but just barely. The tradition is endangered not because it lacks beauty or demand, but ...

Jamdani is a time-consuming and labour-intensive form of handloom weaving traditionally practised by craftspeople around Dhaka. The sheer cotton textiles are renowned for the richness of their motifs, ...

In an attempt to restore the glorious past of Jamdani, Bangladesh has organized an 11-day festival titled "Wearable Art Jamdani Festival" in capital Dhaka from July 19 to highlight the textile here.

The much appreciated and cherished art of Jamdani weaving of Bangladesh has been duly recognised by UNESCO as the intangible cultural heritage in 2013. It is at the same time a recognition for the ...

A wearable art woven through centuries before ‘wearable art’ was even a term in fashion-scape is the 2013 UNESCO recognised Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – the Dhakai Jamdani weave.

The patronage of the Mughal rulers lifted the skill of muslin weaving to an art par excellence. Abul Fazal, in Ain-i-Akbari divulges that Emperor Akbar was a great benefactor of this industry.

Jamdani weaving A pantheon of craftsmen and their art are on display at Kaivalam, under way in Chennai. Rashmi R.D. introduces us to some Living Legends of Indian crafts.

The art of Jamdani weaving: intricate patterns inspired by nature. The heart of the Jamdani sari lies in its weaving technique, a mesmerizing blend of artistic genius and technical precision.

Kolkata: A brand new Boeing B 737-8 aircraft with tail art inspired by the traditional Jamdani design landed at Kolkata airport on Wednesday afternoon.Air India Express employees dressed in ...