The Textile Eye - Report 14

Textile Mastery: Made in India

Take a dazzling journey through an array of textiles made in India. We survey current products from Indian, American, and European brands taking advantage of the variety of techniques– both hand-made and industrial, that define the industry. A fascinating conversation with renowned collector Karun Thakar sheds light on how India came to be such a textile powerhouse. Our color section and Q&A’s with 19 brands round out this gorgeous report.

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Cover image: Armadillo Rugs

 
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