Archaeologists are now turning to forensic crime lab techniques to hunt for dyes, paint, and other decoration in prehistoric textiles. Although ancient fabrics can offer clues about prehistoric ...

If you've been paying attention to design trends over the last couple of years, then you've probably noticed one familiar style has reemerged with a vengeance: the checkerboard pattern. While you may ...

Indian textiles dating back to 18th and 19th centuries are on display at the on-going month-long exhibition at the state museum on the Lucknow Zoo premises. The Ancient Indian Textile exhibition ...

When Hyderabad-based Arti Shankar chanced upon an heirloom tie-dye dupatta in her wardrobe during spring cleaning, she instantly thought of reviving the craft. The Jaipur-born and Delhi-bred dance ...

Much before humans constructed their first permanent shelters, they discovered the protective power of animal hides as a barrier against harsh environmental conditions. This fundamental principle of ...