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Allure of hand-printed fabrics: Bridging tradition and modernity in textile

Renowned for its artisanal touch, hand-printed fabrics carry a special allure and with delicate floral patterns adorning them, they cast a spellbinding charm on the beholder. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Shuchita Sancheti Garg, Founder of vVyom By Shuchita, shared insights - 
Published on May 19, 2024 06:38 pm IST

Strike a pose: Vibrant young designers from the Global South

F1 racer Lewis Hamilton wears a silk block-print quilt jacket designed by Gurugram-based menswear designer Kartik Kumra. The self-taught designer launched Karu Research in 2021 and works with handloom weavers from Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, hand embroiderers from Delhi and West Bengal, and natural dyers from Karnataka and Odisha. He is one of 22 from around the world shortlisted for the 2023 LVMH Prize (which awards young talent with mentorship at the French fashion house and a 300,000-Euro grant). Rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer Joe Jonas have helped bring the 23-year-old into the spotlight.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 11:03 pm IST