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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIndian artisans

Topic: Indian artisans

Modi govt’s The Kunj is making handicrafts luxe, aspirational. It’s no Cottage Emporium

As India’s first mall devoted to handicrafts, The Kunj has more in common with the swanky DLF Emporio nearby than with its Nehru-era sibling, Cottage Emporium in Janpath.

Prada is making Kolhapuris cool. Limited-edition $930 sandals will roll out in February 2026

The partnership involves Kolhapuri artisans from Maharashtra and Karnataka. It will also include a three-year training programme to help Indian artisans upgrade their skills.

Crisis in Cottage Emporium—Rs 202 crore in dues, unpaid staff on silent protest, no AC

Artisans have stopped supplying products, and even basic utilities like air conditioning have been shut off. Employees hold on, hoping that the Cottage Emporium can rise again.

‘Traditional Indian handcrafted footwear’, Prada credits new design following sandal scandal furore

After the sandals inspired by Indian Kolhapuri slippers faced criticism following their debut in Milan, Prada acknowledges their origins & expresses openness for a dialogue with Indian artisans.

Indian artisan economy isn’t just about sustaining traditions. It needs market-driven approach

A critical issue in the artisan sector is the disparity in value distribution, with artisans who are at the heart of production often receiving the smallest share of profits.

Men get all the credit for bandhani. Zakiya Khatri is on a mission to change that

Zakiya’s label is the outcome of her ambition to be known for her artisanship. It’s name—Bairaj—means the rule of women in Gujarati.

Nine hundred UP artisans weave for 10 lakh hours to make new Parliament building carpet

The new Parliament building will showcase exquisite motifs of national bird peacock and national flower lotus in the carpets of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respectively.

North Indian artisans carry a photo of this textile historian — she helped revive their craft

The British textile historian and designer has founded two successful companies that celebrate Indian textiles.

On Camera

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.