Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved by www.fibre2fashion.comhttp://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article//index.aspen-usSat, 28 Nov 2009 10:41:56 GMT514218http://www.fibre2fashion.com/index.asphttp://www.fibre2fashion.com/images/logo_f2f.gifhttp://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/23/2243/innovative-printing-on-handloom-cotton-fabric1.aspHandloom forms a precious part of the generational legacy and exemplifies the richness and diversity of our culture and artistry of the weavers. Tradition of weaving by hand is a part of the country’s cultural ethos. It represents an ancient craft with rich heritage providing a great source of sustenance for millions of artisans.Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:29:54 GMThttp://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/23/2220/kancheepuram-saree-cluster-weathered-cost-pressures-in-slowdown1.aspWhile 75% of Zari comes from Gujarat where it's a cottage industry, the rest comes from the government-owned Tamil Nadu Zari, which is one of its kinds in the country. The silk is mostly sourced from Karnataka, which produces 60-70% of the country's requirement according to an official of the Central Silk Board.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:27:36 GMThttp://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/23/2203/bandhani-the-tie-and-dye-process1.aspAs Robert Plant hums the song, it is easy to say that tie and dyeing has been a tradition world over. 'Tie-n-dyeing' literally means dying a fabric after tying parts of the fabric so that they will not absorb dye, giving the fabric a streaked or mottled look.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:36:13 GMThttp://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/22/2194/tribute-to-the-golden-fabric-kanchipuram-silk-industry1.aspKanchipuram silk sari is an integral part of every South Indian girl's wardrobe. This would be the most valuable costume for a girl on the 'D' day, her wedding. The sari holds a special and elegant position among various other traditional fabrics of India.Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:22:37 GMThttp://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/22/2192/native-american-navajo-rugs1.aspNavajo rugs; the art which is approximately 150 years old having its origin from United States. Navajo people of the Four Corners area of United States are producing these rugs and blankets which is an important element of Navajo economy.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:06:38 GMT