Well, the D day has arrived. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Budget 2025. She is known for her striking sarees, which make headlines every Budget Day as she presents ...

In a landmark recognition of Bihar''s rich and often underrepresented handloom heritage, ''Bawan Booti'' weaving tradition, master weaver Kamlesh Kumar from Nepura village in Silao of Nalanda district ...

Kapil Dev Prasad was born in 1954. His family occupation has been handloom. "My grandfather also used to make 'Bawan Buti sarees' through handloom and later my father also adopted the same business.

India will celebrate the 10th National Handloom Day on August 7. On this day in 1905, India formally launched the Swadeshi movement in Kolkata. This movement emphasized India’s commitment to ...

Sarees are six-yards of pure grace in a variety of colours, patterns and draping styles. Here are some must-have handloom sarees to add to the grace of your wardrobe.

This exhibition brings together 75 handloom weavers, self-help groups (SHGs), and societies from across the country, presenting over 50 varieties of traditional sarees. Renowned weaves such as ...

Feel the fabric Handloom cotton sarees are known for their breezy and soft fabric. So, a pure handloom saree feels rough. But, machine-made sarees, on the contrary, will have an unnatural gloss ...

If your saree wardrobe is filled with sequins, sheer chiffon, or georgette, you are missing out on traditional handloom sarees. They are timeless investments in themselves; a sort of living legacy ...

Bihar Utsav 2023, ongoing at Dilli Haat, is a perfect place for lovers of handicrafts and handloom to indulge in the rich traditional crafts from the state. On display are hand-painted papier ...

Kapildev Prasad, a 70-year-old resident Bihar's Nalanda, has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award after being associated with the textile industry for almost 60 years.