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Exploring the Role of Ethics in Modern Handcrafted Fashion
In a world increasingly defined by mass production and fast fashion, the rise of handcrafted fashion offers a refreshing alternative. Not...

Jaspal Kalra
Jan 304 min read


"Uncovering the Timeless Artistry of Chikankari Embroidery"
#Chikankari, #Lucknow's renowned textile art, traces its origins back to the Mughal era, attributed to the visionary Empress Nur Jahan....

Jaspal Kalra
Feb 8, 20242 min read


ARTISAN'S EDUCATION FOLLOWS OPPORTUNITY CREATION OR PRECEDES
Craft practise is a #vernacular knowledge that is bundled with technique and innovation. Similar to #art, #craft cannot exist in...

Jaspal Kalra
Sep 16, 20224 min read


SKILLS, TOOL & SOUL IN HARMONY MEAN CRAFT
#Craft has been part of Indian #heritage since thousands of year, from the times of Indus Valley civilization. Crafts are a luxury owing...

Jaspal Kalra
Sep 19, 20204 min read


POWER OF ARTISAN: CREATING SYMBOL OF HOPE, ENDURANCE AND WELL BEING
Razia, is a #chikankari #artisan living in old Lucknow and has been engaged with embroidery since childhood. She doesn’t even remember...

Jaspal Kalra
Aug 25, 20204 min read


HOW WILL CRAFT LIVE WITHOUT ITS CUSTODIANS!
In Lucknow, a city of craft, culture and history has more than .2 million Chikankari and Ari artisans barely earn less than a dollar in a...

Jaspal Kalra
Aug 25, 20203 min read
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