Jamdani, a weaving patten, comes from the Persian word "jam", which means floral and "dani" which means a vase or a container, named after the floral patterns that are seen in Jamdani weaves. The ...

Lunchable is a feature of the UC Davis Arts Blog that recommends art exhibitions or other attractions that can be viewed during a short lunch break or other short periods of free time. The Design ...

Loomscape, a textile art exhibition, began at Shala Neighbourhood Art Space, Aloki, 211 Tejgaon in Dhaka, on Friday and ended on Saturday. Curated by Mahenaz Chowdhury and Samira Syed, this exhibition ...

In Panail village of Faridpur's Alfadanga upazila, 34-year-old Mostafizur Rahman weaves Jamdani sarees -- and with each thread, he weaves hope for a better future. From his home, he produces sarees ...

There is an art form – ancient, intricate, and astonishing – that may not live to see another generation: the Jamdani sari. So I urge you to buy a Jamdani sari. For your mother. For your daughter. For ...

In this edition of Know Your Handloom, we look at jamdani. The hallmark of jamdani lies in its interwoven motifs. Pics (L-R): @kathatale and @real_weaverstory What is jamdani?The hallmark of jamdani ...

At first glance, you may feel like looking at a thrifted jacket or a misfit patchwork dress. Once you look closely, you will see the stitches do not repeat. Instead, the embroidery breaks the pattern.

The Ministry of Textiles has engaged experts from the South Zone Weavers’ Service Centre (WSC), Chennai, to conduct a fresh survey on the condition of Uppada Jamdani saree weaving and the ...

An exhibition, 'Celebrating Jamdani: A Living Heritage from Bangladesh,' recently showcased the exquisite artistry of Bangladeshi jamdani saris in Delhi. Film director Muzaffar Ali reminisced about ...

For centuries, Jamdani has been celebrated as one of Bengal's most exquisite textile traditions. However, it is only in the past few decades that this handwoven masterpiece has received unprecedented ...