For decades, the gamchha has been a ubiquitous presence on Indian streets. The traditional scarf, made out of a red-and-white chequered piece of fabric, is used as a towel, pillow, turban, eye mask ...

Smart textiles for buildings represent a bold leap forward in construction materials—where fiber technology meets structural engineering to create lightweight, high-performance fabric systems that ...

These are Jaipur specialities, which are hand-painted ceramics with floral motifs in bright blues, greens, and yellows. These ...

Rajasthan's Udaipur is famous for its rich culture and traditional crafts. When in the city, make sure to explore the several ...

A strategic location at the nexus of East-West maritime trade saw Terengganu flourish as a production centre for traditional textiles songket and batik, which are now deeply woven into Malaysia's ...

E-textiles integrate electrical components—such as sensors, batteries, and lights—into traditional fabrics, opening the door to applications across various fields, including fashion ...

Cultural collaborations have also revitalized the brand. By partnering with institutions like the Palace Museum, the brand ...

And it's not just all about history - some exhibitions highlight the future of the industry too, as designers find new and innovative ways of imagining traditional textiles in a contemporary idiom.