BANGALORE, India — Across India, there has always been a rich tradition of embroidery work, from the humble kantha of West Bengal to the opulent zardosi of Uttar Pradesh. In recent years, a new ...

The women of Dandkala village in Kolayat administrative block of Bikaner district in Rajasthan are a class apart. Although they are refugees from Umerkot district in Sindh province of Pakistan, they ...

This phantom silk blouse comes with golden embroidered maggam. The shiny material and the delicate embroidery beautify the overall look. Match it with a neutral-tone saree or lehenga with a dupatta.

Lumban, Laguna— Needles and threads have provided the livelihood of generations of families in this quaint town by the Pagsanjan River in Laguna. Women, men and children know how to embroider, and ...

In the IT hub of India, Bengaluru, a young professional has resolutely put away her smartphone and laptop, and picked up an embroidery hoop, needle and thread. She is making a gift for a friend. “My ...

Jo Hee-hwa is an award-winning artist specializing in traditional embroidery. Born in Incheon and based in Seoul, she operates studios in Edinburgh and London and offers workshops. Since 2016, she has ...

Bhuj, India – The international spotlight was on this city in Gujarat state after the devastating 2001 earthquake that killed nearly 20,000 people and destroyed about 400,000 homes. The simplicity of ...