Memoirs

Our youth should be exposed to our vibrant textiles: Deepika Cariappa

“I have always had a liking for handlooms,” comments the spirited and exuberant Deepika Cariappa, as we at Madhurya walk-the-talk with her on the...

‘Weaving is a living tradition that helps us stay connected’ - Meenakshi Shivram, Sahitya Akademi Awardee

"Weaving as an art form is a living tradition. It helps us stay connected to our past. Just as Egypt is proud of its ancient craft of paper-ma...

Handloom Love: Neetu Singh's Madhurya Connection and Cultural Threads

“It’s funny, but my love for the orange-and-black Kanjeevaram that actress Kangana Ranaut wore for her ‘Thalaivi’ film release was so instant that...

“It’s silk, and it’s shimmering”

Nikhila Mylapilli of Hyderabad is happy to have had a sari for her wedding that also extends for a cause When stars endorse a product it’s not just...

A magnetic pull towards crafts and causes

Appreciate all crafts you grew up with as India is rich with them, advises naturopath Ghazal , from GermanyWhat are the factors that shaped Ghazal ...

“Handlooms are fascinating”, says Dr.Madhu Chopra

It was during Shivaratri that Dr. Madhu Chopra was noticed amongst the huge crowd at Madhurya’s sari section recently. Admiring a gorgeous corn yel...

Into the league of encouraging handmade crafts

Popular veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh has not just been a musician offering varied melodic works, but her messages for people on handloom or susta...

All my garments and work come with a story

“All my garments and work come with a story”Having studied jewelry design from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Mrunal Hritik Khimji (C...

Extending a hand to other deft hands

Jayashree Rajagopalan, an engineer working in research and development at an aerospace company in the U.S. says her eye for handlooms goes beyond a...