"I LOVE INDIA’S exoticism, but if I replicate it slavishly, [my designs become] a costume," said fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani. The Mumbai native is internationally famous for couture ...

The inspiration for Ashley Obradovits’ small business was right under her feet. “When I would get to the point where I had to pick a rug for the space, it was the most grueling part of the process,” ...

Circa 2022. A renowned global artist from Rajasthan, redecorating his home, decided to collaborate with Jaipur Rugs, rather than pick something ready-made. His brief: a piece that would reflect his ...

Amazon is targeting merchandise exports worth $20 billion (nearly Rs. 1,66,500 crore) from India by 2025 by adding thousands of small sellers to its e-commerce platform, a company official said on ...

Jaipur Rugs is the type of social venture Gandhi might have set up. Nand Kishor Chaudhary, who started the weaving business in the late 70s, was more interested in working with poor, relegated, and ...

Every ancient civilisation has made architectural contributions to the world, and alongside the Egyptian pyramids, Greek columns, and China’s great wall, one of India’s most significant are the ...

“I found that any business problem is a people problem so let us have an entity that works with one single aim – keeping our artisans happy”. That’s how Nand Kishore Chaudhary is drawing smiles on ...

Indian handmade rugs are gaining global popularity. Buyers are shifting from machine-made items to handcrafted pieces. This trend is driven by a renewed appreciation for skilled craftsmanship and a ...