We specially developed a collection for Tropenmuseum shop in collaboration with Rajiben. We made colourful products of handwoven plastic waste, which coincides with the 'Plastic Crush' exhibitionContinue Reading

We are excited to bring this Indian traditional folk art to the Netherlands! With Master artist Kirit Chitara, arriving from India on the 20th September, we at Textiel Factorij are proud to organize a series of interactive events with him and inspire people to engage with their aesthetic sensibilities.Continue Reading

India was the earliest major center for the production and processing of indigo and was valued as a luxury product. Because of its high value as a trading commodity, indigo was often referred to as blue gold. In the 19th century the demand of indigo was so high, that many farmers were forced to cultivate...Continue Reading

We specially developed a naturally dip-dyed scarves for Textielmuseum shop. The colourful scarves are handwoven and dyed with various natural ingredients based on ancient old recipes.Continue Reading

The Textiel Factorij has developed a series of lectures and workshops for art academies in The Netherlands on Indian visual storytelling art. While traditionally, the artforms were intended to be used to disseminate religious stories, and ideas, some artisans use their art to make stories to bring awareness to their communities.Continue Reading

Holi is one of the most significant Hindu festivals. Also know as the 'festival of colours'. It signifies the triumph of good over evil. It's the day to forgive and make peace with every one around us. Holi is also a harvest festival and marks the arrival of spring, beginning of a good spring harvest...Continue Reading

The collaboration with TF matches with their love for crafts and the value they have for artisans' skills. Together we created cushion covers bursting with colour with master weavers using hand-dyed and hand-teased yarn on custom-made looms.Continue Reading

If you or your kids would like to become more aware about the textile history between India and The Netherlands and the present-day fashion industry, you can listen to our podcast or read this story, which has been written specially for children. Craftspeople in India often live in villages with nature all around them. They follow...Continue Reading

Holi is one of the most significant Hindu festivals. Also know as the 'festival of colours'. It signifies the triumph of good over evil. It's the day to forgive and make peace with every one around us. Holi is also a harvest festival and marks the arrival of spring, beginning of a good spring harvest...Continue Reading