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Mirror Work Magic: The Embroidery That Catches Light

Mirror Work Magic: The Embroidery That Catches ...

Surbhi Chadha

When you see a master artisan work on mirror embroidery for the first time, it changes everything. There she sits, surrounded by spools of vibrant thread and tiny pieces of...

Mirror Work Magic: The Embroidery That Catches ...

Surbhi Chadha

When you see a master artisan work on mirror embroidery for the first time, it changes everything. There she sits, surrounded by spools of vibrant thread and tiny pieces of...

Handloom or Powerloom? How to Tell the Difference with Just a Touch

Handloom or Powerloom? How to Tell the Differen...

Surbhi Chadha

We believe your fingertips know things your eyes might miss. Run your hand across truly handwoven fabric and something registers immediately. There's a subtle texture, a gentle irregularity, a warmth...

Handloom or Powerloom? How to Tell the Differen...

Surbhi Chadha

We believe your fingertips know things your eyes might miss. Run your hand across truly handwoven fabric and something registers immediately. There's a subtle texture, a gentle irregularity, a warmth...

Why This Block-Printed Scarf Takes 15+ Steps to Make

Why This Block-Printed Scarf Takes 15+ Steps to...

Surbhi Chadha

We work with block printers who've been carving wood for longer than most of us have been alive. Their workshops smell like wet earth and old timber. Wooden blocks line...

Why This Block-Printed Scarf Takes 15+ Steps to...

Surbhi Chadha

We work with block printers who've been carving wood for longer than most of us have been alive. Their workshops smell like wet earth and old timber. Wooden blocks line...

Rediscovering the Joy of Owning Less but Meaning More

Rediscovering the Joy of Owning Less but Meanin...

Surbhi Chadha

We once met a weaver in rural Gujarat who owned three kurtas. She rotated them through the week, washed them by hand on Sundays, and wore each one until the...

Rediscovering the Joy of Owning Less but Meanin...

Surbhi Chadha

We once met a weaver in rural Gujarat who owned three kurtas. She rotated them through the week, washed them by hand on Sundays, and wore each one until the...

How to Choose Naturally Dyed Fabrics

How to Choose Naturally Dyed Fabrics (and Why I...

Surbhi Chadha

At TuDuGu, we work with artisans who remember things most brands neglect. The exact day they picked the indigo leaves for your scarf. Which pomegranate tree gave the rinds that...

How to Choose Naturally Dyed Fabrics (and Why I...

Surbhi Chadha

At TuDuGu, we work with artisans who remember things most brands neglect. The exact day they picked the indigo leaves for your scarf. Which pomegranate tree gave the rinds that...

How to Care for Handcrafted Textiles So They Last a Lifetime

How to Care for Handcrafted Textiles So They La...

Surbhi Chadha

Handcrafted textiles are completely different from what you'd find in a regular store. The artisans who make them work with natural fibers, like cotton, linen, wool, and silk. These materials...

How to Care for Handcrafted Textiles So They La...

Surbhi Chadha

Handcrafted textiles are completely different from what you'd find in a regular store. The artisans who make them work with natural fibers, like cotton, linen, wool, and silk. These materials...