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Discovering India's Resplendent Textiles

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Since ancient times, textiles have been associated with important rituals and social occasions in India. In fact, India’s history is so interwoven with textiles that it is hard to separate the two. Cotton and silk are indigenous, and when weavers discovered how to make colorfast dyes, Indian fabrics were the envy of the world.

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Destinations: Maryland · Mumbai · Gujarat & Western India · Dupont Circle

Themes: Arts + Culture · Eco-Travel · Hotels + Resorts · Shopping

Inspired by: The Fabric of India — by Louise Levathes, Published Nov. 2006

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Garha Safari Lodge

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Nalli Chinnasami Chetty

Mumbai | Asia | India

Five incredible floors of fabrics from throughout the south—Kanchipuram silks and saris, cottons and ready-made clothes—and packed with Indian shop... More

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WomenWeave Charitable Trust

Mumbai | Asia | India

U.N.-supported nonprofit that seeks to improve Indian women’s lives by marketing their handloomed products. More

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MarketPlace

The vision of Indian social worker Pushpika Freitas, this 20-year-old Chicago-based nonprofit works with women in the slums of Mumbai, marketing th... More

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Kalamkari Research & Training Centre

Mumbai | Asia | India

The center is run by master textile painter J. Niranjan Shetty. More

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The Textile Society of America

Maryland | U.S. and Canada | U.S.

the organization creates textile tours around the world, including in India. More

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Museum Quality Textiles

Gujarat & Western India | Asia | India

A. A. Wazir and his sons have been collecting embroidery and textiles that are true to their shop’s name for more than 25 years. More

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Kala Raksha

Gujarat & Western India | Asia | India

This trust supports local artisans and preserves traditional crafts in Kutch, including embroidery. More

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Calico Museum of Textiles

Gujarat & Western India | Asia | India

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Studio Aavartan

Mumbai | Asia | India

The boutique of handicrafts expert and design consultant Bela Shanghvi. More

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Mehta & Padamsey

Mumbai | Asia | India

Textile designer Meera Mehta has a superb sense of color and works with weavers around the country. More

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Discovering India's Resplendent Textiles

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Hotels (2)

Garha Safari Lodge

Taj Mahal Palace & Tower

Activities (13)

Nalli Chinnasami Chetty

WomenWeave Charitable Trust

MarketPlace

Kalamkari Research & Training Centre

The Textile Society of America

Museum Quality Textiles

Kala Raksha

Calico Museum of Textiles

Studio Aavartan

Mehta & Padamsey

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