Crafts

Kashmir’s paper mache trade hangs by a thread

Despite the pandemic’s devastating impact on business, foreign orders have begun to trickle in ahead of Christmas, giving the dying craft a lifeline.

Indian acid attack survivors unleash creativity to craft a better future

Hundreds of victims have forged a unique path for themselves through ‘A Gift Story’ – an online portal where their personal stories are packaged through gifted accessories and exquisite craftsmanship.

Traditional hand-knitted shawls could be lost to mass production

Delicate sheer shawls have been made in the region of Orenburg, southwest Russia, for centuries.