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Did you know that our fabrics are dependent on the rhythm of the weather? Many artisans have to close their workshops during this season. The heavy rains do not allow to do their work.
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A pleasant conversation with Willemien from Crafts Council Netherlands
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TF launches Mumby, a conscious kids design label in collaboration with artisans. Mumby is gentle for your baby and kind for our planet.
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During our stay we collected all sorts of objects which slowly turned into an altar in Irma's, Elma's and Anita's hotelroom. The altar consisted of objects for daily use, such as a dishwashing brush, but also a portrait of Rembrandt to make a home in a bare hotelroom. We almost spent a full month and...
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Alice and Emmy went to learn blockprinting with natural dyes. It was not the best time for printing - during monsoon. They enjoyed and had a great experience and above all printed beautiful fabrics.
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The craft sector is the largest source of income in India among rural populations after agriculture.
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Lipika linked me to a small block printing workshop in Rajasthan, where they have been practicing the century old block printing technique named dabu, printing with mud.
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Tracing the VOC is a 50-minute documentary by Jenne Sipman.
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In December 2018, four Dutch artists set out for India to learn the art of kalamkari.
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End november 5 craftsmen from India were invited to the depot of the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam. They were asked to share their knowledge on textiles.
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