A collection of best silk saris I captured at Khadi Utsav 2018 being held at Freedom Park, Bengaluru from 2nd January 2018 to 31st January 2018. I wish I could capture many others that I could just see. Tribal Motifs Tribal motif in gold and red – it was…
This article is about the world’s first yarn spinning tool, Takali/Takli spindle, its significance in the world of textiles and remembering Takli as a symbol of wisdom and invention for entrepreneurship. I am overwhelmed with feelings since a couple of days. I am excited. I am curious. I am proud.…
Namaste Dear Tantu Enthusiast! How are you? I am eager to share something with you. You are reading this post from Tantu’s own domain, varnatantu.com! La la la! Yes, we have a new home for Tantu! And I am very happy to announce this news just the day before 3rd…
A quick review of Khadi Utsav 2017, which is the 60th national level traditional handloom textiles exhibition taking place in Freedom Park, Bengaluru till May 23rd. Hi Dear Enthusiast! Are you in Bengaluru? Are you fond of traditional textiles? Have you been to Khadi Utsav 2017? We are happy we…
Namaste Dear Tantu Enthusiast! How time flies! 10th November 2015… The magic happened! We had our Little Wonder in our arms! I got back the childhood of mine! And it’s been amazing being rediscovered everyday! Dear Reader, I remembered Tantu every day. I remembered you every day. Your visits to…
Sharing some pictures of traditional Indian textiles like handloom textiles, Bengali cottons/silks, Chikankari and brocade that were exhibited in a Craftmela (craft exhibition) took place in Bengaluru, on the occasion of Indian Independence Day. Bhaarata! Bharatavarsha! Jambudweepa! Tianzhu (Tenjiku)! Hind! Hindustan! Hodu! India! All the above names are of our…
Celebration of the First Handloom Day and launch of India handloom Brand in India on 7th of August, 2015 by the PM of India Shri Narendra Modi at Chennai is a significant event aspiring development in the relaunch of Indian traditional textiles and in the world of textiles. Ancient Bharatiyas…
About Trivarna Dhwaja or Tiranga – The Tricolour (National Flag of India) on the Indian Independence Day. I couldn’t think of a better day to start posting traditional textiles series. Namaste Dear Tantu Reader, I always wonder what interesting is left there if all the people around the world wear…
