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Cashmere Art Sees Hope After US Tariffs Cut
After India-US trade deal and US decision to bring down tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent, Kashmirs handicraft sector is excited to resume exports that were badly hit by crippling 50% tariffs.
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India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Flies to ISS on Axiom-4: A Defining Milestone in Human Spaceflight
India’s participation in the Axiom-4 mission, through astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, represents a giant leap in its space ambitions. As part of the U.S.-launched international mission, India not only contributes to space research but also promotes cultural diplomacy. The success of Ax-04 demonstrates the nation's readiness for Gaganyaan's human spa...
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AI Meets Art: How AI Helped 23 Artists Launch Their Own Business
Over 5,500 verified artisans are on the Bare Craft platform, each rooted in traditional crafts like block printing, Chikankari embroidery, and Kantha work.
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This Corn-Husk Doll Maker's Shop Is A Must-Visit On Your Next Trip To Nepal
Laxmi Nakarmi, along with her sisters started making corn husk art and dolls after getting inspired by an article
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Desi Charpai Sold For Over Rs 1 Lakh As 'Traditional Indian Bed' Has Desi Netizens In Splits
An American company is selling the desi charpai at a whopping Rs 1 Lakh leaving many Indians amazed on the internet
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Tuft Trend: Young Chinese Weave Away Stress With Handicrafts
Using a craft gun to shoot yarn through a fabric screen, Nora Peng puts the finishing touches on a rug in the shape of a corgi's bottom -- the perfect stress-relieving hobby for her frantic days.
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Highlights of #HandmadeDilSe Telethon: An Initiative To Support India's Weavers and Artisans
New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), in collaboration with the Habba, a non-profit organisation in India, has initiated a fundraiser for weavers and artisans. The main aim of #HandmadeDilSe special telethon is to bring back the demand for handmade and revive their livelihoods.
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The Evolving Indian Fashion Industry And Its Spotlight On Indian Crafts
Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani speaks to NDTV Swirlster on how sustainability is the future and ways things have changed during his journey
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The Brilliance Of Block Prints And Their Amazing Rise In Popularity Even Today
The beauty of block prints goes back many decades and continues to gain acclaim for its rich history and fashion quotient
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GST Is Damaging Assam's Ailing Handicrafts Industry, Say Artisans
After machine-made alternatives and cheaper Chinese products hurt the cane and bamboo handicrafts industry in Assam, the artisans have a new worry -- the Goods and Services Tax (GST). They claim they are already suffering huge losses and now the GST seems to be "pushing the cottage industry towards near extinction".
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Smrit Irani Announces Handicrafts Mega Cluster In Varanasi
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani today announced a special handicraft mega cluster to benefit around 21,000 artisans of different crafts here and also launched a programme to provide special training to young artisans.
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Nobel Winners to Get a Medal Each but at Their Own Expense
To avoid any possible envy between the winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel institute announced on Wednesday that a gold medal will be awarded to each member of the prizewinning Tunisian quartet -- but at their own expense.
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10-day All India Handicrafts Fair Begins Tomorrow in Puducherry
A ten-day long all India Handicrafts Exhibition-cum-sale will begin in Puducherry tomorrow.
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Kerala Handicrafts Agency to Train School Students
As part of skill development of school students, the Handicrafts Development Corporation of Kerala Ltd is getting ready to provide expert training for pupils in craft-making free of cost.
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Kashmir handicrafts to have radio frequency identification to check thefts
In stern measures to stop the sale of fake Kashmiri shawls the world over, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to use radio frequency identification tag (RFIT) to protect the state's handicraft."World famous Kashmiri shawls will be tagged through RFIT which will be a great step forward to protect Kashmiri handicrafts across the globe. This...
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Cashmere Art Sees Hope After US Tariffs Cut
After India-US trade deal and US decision to bring down tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent, Kashmirs handicraft sector is excited to resume exports that were badly hit by crippling 50% tariffs.
-
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Flies to ISS on Axiom-4: A Defining Milestone in Human Spaceflight
India’s participation in the Axiom-4 mission, through astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, represents a giant leap in its space ambitions. As part of the U.S.-launched international mission, India not only contributes to space research but also promotes cultural diplomacy. The success of Ax-04 demonstrates the nation's readiness for Gaganyaan's human spa...
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AI Meets Art: How AI Helped 23 Artists Launch Their Own Business
Over 5,500 verified artisans are on the Bare Craft platform, each rooted in traditional crafts like block printing, Chikankari embroidery, and Kantha work.
-
This Corn-Husk Doll Maker's Shop Is A Must-Visit On Your Next Trip To Nepal
Laxmi Nakarmi, along with her sisters started making corn husk art and dolls after getting inspired by an article
-
Desi Charpai Sold For Over Rs 1 Lakh As 'Traditional Indian Bed' Has Desi Netizens In Splits
An American company is selling the desi charpai at a whopping Rs 1 Lakh leaving many Indians amazed on the internet
-
Tuft Trend: Young Chinese Weave Away Stress With Handicrafts
Using a craft gun to shoot yarn through a fabric screen, Nora Peng puts the finishing touches on a rug in the shape of a corgi's bottom -- the perfect stress-relieving hobby for her frantic days.
-
Highlights of #HandmadeDilSe Telethon: An Initiative To Support India's Weavers and Artisans
New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), in collaboration with the Habba, a non-profit organisation in India, has initiated a fundraiser for weavers and artisans. The main aim of #HandmadeDilSe special telethon is to bring back the demand for handmade and revive their livelihoods.
-
The Evolving Indian Fashion Industry And Its Spotlight On Indian Crafts
Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani speaks to NDTV Swirlster on how sustainability is the future and ways things have changed during his journey
-
The Brilliance Of Block Prints And Their Amazing Rise In Popularity Even Today
The beauty of block prints goes back many decades and continues to gain acclaim for its rich history and fashion quotient
-
GST Is Damaging Assam's Ailing Handicrafts Industry, Say Artisans
After machine-made alternatives and cheaper Chinese products hurt the cane and bamboo handicrafts industry in Assam, the artisans have a new worry -- the Goods and Services Tax (GST). They claim they are already suffering huge losses and now the GST seems to be "pushing the cottage industry towards near extinction".
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Smrit Irani Announces Handicrafts Mega Cluster In Varanasi
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani today announced a special handicraft mega cluster to benefit around 21,000 artisans of different crafts here and also launched a programme to provide special training to young artisans.
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Nobel Winners to Get a Medal Each but at Their Own Expense
To avoid any possible envy between the winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel institute announced on Wednesday that a gold medal will be awarded to each member of the prizewinning Tunisian quartet -- but at their own expense.
-
10-day All India Handicrafts Fair Begins Tomorrow in Puducherry
A ten-day long all India Handicrafts Exhibition-cum-sale will begin in Puducherry tomorrow.
-
Kerala Handicrafts Agency to Train School Students
As part of skill development of school students, the Handicrafts Development Corporation of Kerala Ltd is getting ready to provide expert training for pupils in craft-making free of cost.
-
Kashmir handicrafts to have radio frequency identification to check thefts
In stern measures to stop the sale of fake Kashmiri shawls the world over, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to use radio frequency identification tag (RFIT) to protect the state's handicraft."World famous Kashmiri shawls will be tagged through RFIT which will be a great step forward to protect Kashmiri handicrafts across the globe. This...
