News: architect David Adjaye has unveiled his design for a facility to house master silk weavers in Varanasi, India. The building will provide a hub for training artisans in silk weaving, as well ...

Architect David Adjaye recently unveiled plans for a new solar-powered building for silk weavers in Varanasi, India. Clothing brand Maiyet partnered with non-profit organization Nest to commission ...

The evening was in celebration of the innovative Nest Varanasi Silk Weaving Facility. Nest architect David Adjaye explained the project as a way to "Nourish and protect an extraordinary cultural ...

Handwoven silk saris made in the Indian city of Varanasi are considered among the world’s finest. But weavers, designers and traders trying to revive the ancient craft must stay relevant in a ...

Varanasi has about 7,500 powerlooms, over 18,000 handlooms and about 30,000 artisans who are engaged in the silk industry. The CM has also laid the foundation stone of a common facility centre ...

As per the government records, Banarasi silk weaving industry has shrunk more than 50 per cent in a decade. "As per the records of 1998-99, there was a consumption of 11,000 metric tons of silk ...

News: architect David Adjaye has unveiled his design for a facility to house master silk weavers in Varanasi, India. The building will provide a hub for training artisans in silk weaving, as well ...

Handwoven silk saris made in the Indian city of Varanasi are considered among the world’s finest. But weavers, designers and traders trying to revive the ancient craft must stay relevant in a ...

Handwoven silk saris made in the Indian city of Varanasi are considered among the world’s finest. But weavers, designers and traders trying to revive the ancient craft must stay relevant in a ...