Traditional Textiles at Khadi Utsav

Traditional Textiles at Khadi Utsav

A collection of photos of traditional textiles I sighted at Khadi Utsav 2017 and Khadi Utsav 2018 (2nd January 2018 – 31st January 2018). Can you identify them? Note the points, if they are new to you. Our ancestors gave Tahkli – a hand spinning tool (based on which modern…

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Why You Shouldn’t Miss Khadi Utsav 2018?

4 reasons to visit Khadi Utsav 2018 - a poster created upon a blue traditional textile with bicycle print

4 reasons why not to miss Khadi Utsav 2018, held between 2nd January 2018 to 31st January 2018 at Freedom Park, Bengaluru. Khadi and Village Industries Commission is presenting its diamond jubilee exhibition this year.  It was exciting moment when we came to know about Khadi Utsav 2018. We were waiting for…

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Indian Independence and Takli/Takali

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.…

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Review of Khadi Utsav 2017

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…

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Indian Textiles @ Bharatiya Craft Mela

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…

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