Anshu Khanna

On the copycat trail in Chandni Chowk

April I989. A complete brood of ladies trudges together to Chandni Chowk to shop for my wedding ensemble. A lehenga,…

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The House of Rohet: Reflection of noble family’s evolved sensibility

They say that the journey to heaven is beautiful and Rohet—a little village on the outskirts of Jodhpur—is nothing short…

5 years ago

Heartwarming tales behind a princess’ quilts

Richa Rajyalaxmi, princess of Danta, has given refuge to several block printers, quilt makers and cotton weavers. Her quilts in…

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Valaya’s crafted couture now within arm’s reach

At a time when designers and artists are struggling to stay afloat, J.J. Valaya is swimming to newer seas. The…

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Weaving rich textile traditions of Jaipur court

The book, by Vandana Bhandari, dwells upon how textile for princely families assumed a position much more important than the…

5 years ago

Man who defies all definitions

Throughout his life, Bharat Thakur has been evolving a unique grammar of art, drawing from his incredible understanding of both…

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Helena Larsen Bajaj: A perfect blend of art and fashion

When Helena Larsen Bajaj was asked to be a part of the Helsinki Virtual Fashion Week, she did not know…

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Pandit Jasraj & the Sanand family

Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj — a maestro and a legend — is no more. The Indian crown has lost its…

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Simar Dugal: A model, muse and mother

To define model-turned-designer Simar Dugal in one mould would be doing the greatest disservice to a woman who was first…

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Reviving the lost art of Pichwai tapestries

He is an embroidery master, an artist who creates art through the rendering of his needles and threads. Dhruv Dhir,…

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Meet Aaliya Sultana Babi, the dinosaur princess

Sultana Babi is obsessed with two things: Placing the dinosaur fossil site at the distant village of Rahioli in her…

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Reviving Ghoomar with Rajputana elegance and grace intact

Rajasthan is rightfully called the land of culture and traditions. One such tradition is Ghoomar — a dance form practised…

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