How did 8th CE pilgrims experience Borobudur?

Lack of visibility inside the 2nd BCE rock-cut structures poses questions about the artwork’s intended audience Who were Ajanta's images...

A creative genius returns to traditional hand-painted textiles Bappaditya Biswas is the mastermind behind a coveted handloom sari brand...

Buddhist traditions co-exist with Hindu in Odisha weaving villages.

In the arid heart of Tamil Nadu, Chettinad's architecture, cuisine, and culture are legend, making the region South India's best kept...

I invited anthropologist and past E.Y.H.O. traveller, Christine Brown, to share her fascination and extensive knowledge about textiles...

As the pandemic's second wave peters out, travel begins to look possible again. But with uneven vaccination rollouts and mutant strains,...

Extraordinary Odds, Extraordinary Valour Joyce Salisbury, our speaker on Medieval Queens of India, got me thinking. While women rulers in...

Although scent has always played a major role in personal adornment in the Arab world, its evanescent quality leaves few or no traces...

A year we will always remember. When news of the pandemic first trickled out, a small group and I were touring the heartlands of India....

Mexico's glorious traditions are best experienced through its colourful arts and crafts.

Diwali is unstoppable in its message of hope and regeneration. So are we. Although the celebration this year is subdued, Diwali's message...

What we are doing to get ready to welcome you on our tours

Vanasingaram forest scene

Although my ancestors hail from Gujarat, I had never heard of stepwells. When planning our inaugural 2013 Gujarat textile tour, my mentor...

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Revival of traditional arts, crafts, and textiles on the Silk Road We just returned from 17 spectacular days in Uzbekistan. Read on for high

A look at the background of textiles and ceramics that added allure to the ancient Silk Road.

A walk through south Mumbai will set your tastebuds tingling. Sassoon Fish Docks, Crawford Market, Thieves Bazaar, colonial architecture, st