In Metsovo, Greece, master tailors preserve historic garments through gold embroidery and skills passed down to new artisans.

In Metsovo, Greece, master tailors preserve historic garments through gold embroidery and skills passed down to new artisans.

In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh,  zari is not just an embellishment—it is a living craft economy. Metallic threads, beads, sequins ...

The story of Indian textiles is not limited to just one book, but it requires a whole volume, as each state, culture, and region brings its own uniqueness and charm, which stands out from the crowd ...

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Let me tell you a secret – I use sewing machine thread on my embroidery machine a lot of the time. The embroidery purists would disown me – And there is a reason. Sewing thread may not always hold up ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Sitting cross-legged on the cement floor, Zafar bends over an adda, a wooden frame stretched taut with fabric. With a hooked needle, he guides ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sewing is one of those skills that sounds enjoyable and can be highly useful in the long run. Yet, it can ...

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