In today’s environment-conscious world, when tradition, innovative design and sustainability come together it makes for an ideal fusion that cuts wastage and nurtures livelihoods. The rug industry may ...

In the heart of Dubai, a treasure trove of artistry has recently opened its doors, inviting connoisseurs of craftsmanship and textile enthusiasts alike to experience a gallery of weaving wonders.

It was 5:00 a.m. in Marrakech and I could hear the call to prayer from my bed. Birds were already beginning to chirp and while this pre-dawn wake-up call would have been hell in a cold November New ...

Weaving has set the rhythm of Rachel Scott’s daily life since the mid-1970s when she noticed that her stair carpet was becoming increasingly threadbare. Using some balls of raw Welsh wool, a makeshift ...

Today, Jaipur Rugs has 7,000 looms and is working with over 40,000 artisans across the country (out of which 85% are underprivileged women). People call the founder of Jaipur Rugs Gandhi of the carpet ...

The first thing you encounter when you visit Sanctuary, a thought-provoking exhibit now showing at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, are the words: “This is a sanctuary where we all belong.” Inspired by ...

Weaving has been around as a skill for centuries. While our ancestors used the technique of weaving to make everything from baskets and clothing to even walls and fences, it's now become more of a ...