India’s history is deeply intertwined with the art of textiles, reflecting the diverse and vibrant cultural tapestry of the nation. From the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to the present day, Indian textiles have played a crucial role in trade, tradition, and technology. This blog delves ...
Chris has a master's degree in history and teaches at the University of Northern Colorado. Cite this lesson Indian textiles are some of the oldest internationally exported products in the world. In this lesson, we'll talk about that history and explore what the textile industry means to In...
Explore India's expansive artistic legacy, one of the oldest in the world. Learn about different periods in Indian art history, from ancient to...
long six-month journey across India that completely changed my life. It was my first close encounter with Indian art, something that has obsessed me ever since. I was 18 then. I am 50 now. In this short series, I hope to convey how and why the art of India ...
Indonesian culture has historical roots, institutions, customs, values, and beliefs that many of its people share, but it is also a work in progress that is undergoing particular stresses at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The name Indonesia, meaning Indian Islands, was coined by ...
British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent following the uprising of 1857 and the abolition of the East India Company’s role in managing the region. It was instituted with the Government of India Act of 1858 and lasted until
China tea replaced Indian textiles as the most valuable commodity in the Company's trade, increasingly paid for by Indian opium rather than New World silver. The early twenty-first century is emerging as the moment of re-convergence with some prospects of Asia outstrip- ping Europe and the ...
where over the years it became known as anintellectualnewspaper. Its coverage of international news, like that of the other great Indian dailies, is thorough, accounting for a quarter of its editorial space. It circulates nationally and covers a broad range of subject matter with attractive make...
A Brief History of the saree blouse and Indian fashion before 1960 with an occasional excursion after. All images are credited but if they are here by accident please do let me know and I will take it down. All posts also on vintageindianclothing.tumbl
India, formally called the Republic of India, is the country that occupies most of the Indian subcontinent in southern Asia. In terms of itspopulation, India is one of the most populous nations in the world and falls slightly behindChina. India has a long history and is considered the world...