Geetaben, 6th-generation embroidery artisan from Kutch, India, recently visited the Netherlands at the invitation of Textiel Factorij. This marked her first trip outside of India, making it a significant milestone in her journey as an artisan.Continue Reading

In this project Dutch artist Paul Beumer, researcher/curator Lipika Bansal, Indian entrepreneur Avanish Kumar and brocade weavers will co-create with each other new artworks and designs. New interpretations and artworks will be created. The results of this artistic endeavor, the brocade weaving technique and the cross – cultural exchange will be unlocked in an exhibition...Continue Reading

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

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

Srikanth Damarla is writing his master thesis at Saxion and conducting research on sustainability by analyzing naturally dyed fabrics and chemically dyed using the Life Cycle Assesment methodology.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

Aastha and Sakshi two design students from NIFT Gandhinagar are interning with us. They are researching various arts and crafts which connect India and the Netherlands. They interview artisans who still practice these century old making traditions, showing their resilience during the corona pandemic.Continue Reading