India has a rich and diverse tapestry of textile traditions that tell captivating tales of culture, history, and craftsmanship. Each thread, each motif, and each color in Indian textiles unravels a story of tradition, skill, and the enduring spirit of creativity. These textile tales not only adorn the people but also connect them to a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries.
The host of this podcast, Pritha is an Instagram content creator focusing on the history and heritage of Indian textiles. She studies the subject from resources at the Victoria and Albert Museum Academy, National Art Library, and the British Library in London. She has been on several handloom and handicrafts trails across India, meeting artisans and documenting their crafts. Pritha grew up in Kolkata and now works as a gynecologist in London.
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India has a rich and diverse tapestry of textile traditions that tell captivating tales of culture, history, and craftsmanship. Each thread, each motif, and each color in Indian textiles unravels a story of tradition, skill, and the enduring spirit of creativity. These textile tales not only adorn the people but also connect them to a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries.
The host of this podcast, Pritha is an Instagram content creator focusing on the history and heritage of Indian textiles. She studies the subject from resources at the Victoria and Albert Museum Academy, National Art Library, and the British Library in London. She has been on several handloom and handicrafts trails across India, meeting artisans and documenting their crafts. Pritha grew up in Kolkata and now works as a gynecologist in London.
Ep3: Chintz, the Indian textile banned in Britain!
Textile Tales of india by Pritha
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Ep3: Chintz, the Indian textile banned in Britain!
Once a firm favourite of European elites, the handcrafted Indian chintz is a textile of legendary repute. Constant protests from British weavers eventually prompted the British parliament to ban its import. But, it could not make it disappear. What followed next? And how did it decline?
Senior textile historian Dr Sarah Fee, senior curator of Royal Ontario Museum joins me, as I discover why chintz is regarded as the cloth that changed the world.
Textile Tales of india by Pritha
India has a rich and diverse tapestry of textile traditions that tell captivating tales of culture, history, and craftsmanship. Each thread, each motif, and each color in Indian textiles unravels a story of tradition, skill, and the enduring spirit of creativity. These textile tales not only adorn the people but also connect them to a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries.
The host of this podcast, Pritha is an Instagram content creator focusing on the history and heritage of Indian textiles. She studies the subject from resources at the Victoria and Albert Museum Academy, National Art Library, and the British Library in London. She has been on several handloom and handicrafts trails across India, meeting artisans and documenting their crafts. Pritha grew up in Kolkata and now works as a gynecologist in London.
