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Through the Eye of the Needle: Embroidery and Appliqué in the Subco...
Through the Eye of the Needle: Embroidery and Appliqué in the Subcontinent
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Across Borders: Art Objects that Reveal Cultural Exchange
Across Borders: Art Objects that Reveal Cultural Exchange
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Balaramapuram Handlooms
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Bagh Print
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Baavan Buti Sari
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Assamese Gamusa
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Ari Embroidery
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Arani Silk Sari
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Angavastram
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Ahir Embroidery
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Heer Embroidery
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Indiennes
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Goan Crochet
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Gota Work
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Gyaser
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Ghunghat Bagh
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Gabba
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Galeecha
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Eri Silk
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Farrukhabad Block Printing
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Fabindia
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Double Ikat
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Darshan Dwar Phulkari
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Crewel Embroidery
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Chindi Dhurries
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Chutka Blanket
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Chope Phulkari
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Chikankari
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Chay Root Dye
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Carpet and Rug Weaving in India
Carpet and Rug Weaving in India
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Chendamangalam Dhoti
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Champa Silk
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Chanderi
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Lac Dye
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Kowdhi Quilts
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Kerman Carpets
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Kota Doria
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Kasuti Embroidery
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Kapdaganda
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Kashmir Loom
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Kanjivaram
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Kameez
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Kantha Embroidery
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Kashmiri Shawl
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Kani Weaving
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Jasleen Dhamija
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Kaleen
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Pochampally Ikat
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Puan
Puan
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Phi and Phanek
Phi and Phanek
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Patua
Patua
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Patnulu Khadi
Patnulu Khadi
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Palampore
Palampore
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Patan Patola
Patan Patola
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Pyjama
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Paola Manfredi
Paola Manfredi
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Paisley
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Patola Weaving
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Khatwa Appliqué
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Namda
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Odisha Ikat
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Namawali Chadar
Namawali Chadar
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Nivi Drape
Nivi Drape
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Muslin
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Navalgund Dhurries
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Nilak Phulkari
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Nehru Jacket
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Mundum Neriyathum
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Muga Silk
Muga Silk
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Mising Gadu
Mising Gadu
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Monisha Ahmed
Monisha Ahmed
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Mekhela Chador
Mekhela Chador
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Katab Appliqué
Katab Appliqué
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Mulberry Silk
Mulberry Silk
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Mata ni Pachedi
Mata ni Pachedi
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Machilipatnam Block Prints
Machilipatnam Block Prints
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Lungi
Lungi
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Madder Dye
Madder Dye
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Leheriya
Leheriya
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Maheshwari Sari
Maheshwari Sari
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Mashru
Mashru
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Tussar
Tussar
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Weavers’ Service Centre
Weavers’ Service Centre
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Vari Da Bagh
Vari Da Bagh
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Varak
Varak
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Trefoil
Trefoil
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Turmeric Root Dye
Turmeric Root Dye
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Tree of Life
Tree of Life
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Tibetan Stitched Boots
Tibetan Stitched Boots
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Til Patra Phulkari
Til Patra Phulkari
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Thirma Phulkari
Thirma Phulkari
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Thigma
Thigma
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Tharu Appliqué
Tharu Appliqué
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Thanjavur Kalamkari
Thanjavur Kalamkari
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Telia Rumal
Telia Rumal
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Sungudi
Sungudi
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Thangka
Thangka
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Temple Border
Temple Border
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Tangaliya Weaving
Tangaliya Weaving
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Sunburst Medallion
Sunburst Medallion
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Suraiya Hasan Bose
Suraiya Hasan Bose
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Sujani Weaving
Sujani Weaving
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Tai-Ahom Silk Weaving
Tai-Ahom Silk Weaving
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Shishedar Phulkari
Shishedar Phulkari
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Sarasa
Sarasa
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Sanganeri
Sanganeri
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Sozni Embroidery
Sozni Embroidery
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Salwar
Salwar
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Suber Phulkari
Suber Phulkari
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Sally Holkar
Sally Holkar
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Rumal
Rumal
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Sainchi Phulkari
Sainchi Phulkari
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Rosemary Crill
Rosemary Crill
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Rta Kapur Chishti
Rta Kapur Chishti
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Razai
Razai
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Madras Checks
Madras Checks
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Rogan
Rogan
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Zari
Zari
Voile
Voile
Wabisabi Project
Wabisabi Project
Warp
Warp
Wax Resist-Dyeing
Wax Resist-Dyeing
Weft
Weft
Weft-Interlocked Technique
Weft-Interlocked Technique
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Twill Weave
Termeh Tapestry
Termeh Tapestry
Thazhampoo Reku
Thazhampoo Reku
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Three-Shuttle Loom
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Throw-Shuttle
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Tiraz
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Tiraz Khana
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Treadle
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Trifuli
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Stem Stitch
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Suhaag Chunari
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Sunaina Jalan
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Extra Weft
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Surajmukhi
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Surayia Rahman
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Swati Agarwal
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Takli
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Talim
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Tanari
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Tapestry Weave
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Satin Stitch
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Schiffli
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Selvedge
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Shamiana
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Shamlu Dudeja
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Shisha
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Single-Spindle
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Size
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Slit Weave
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Smock Stitches
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Somak Weaving
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Roller-Beam Loom
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Rope Borders
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Safa
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Sakhawat Hussain Khan
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Rekh
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Renia Lugda
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Resham
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Rib Weave
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Ring Shawl
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Patta
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Patthakati
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Peeriya
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Persian Knot
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Phoda Kumbha
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Piliyo
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Piping
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Pirn
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Plain Weave
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Rasamandali
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Pallu
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Mukaish
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Multi-Ply Yarn
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Naksha
Naqshaband
Naqshaband
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Needle Lace
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Overdye
Mochi
Mochi
Mohair
Mohair
Mola
Mola
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Mubbagam
Mankolam
Mankolam
Mathapaar
Mathapaar
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Laal Paar
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Lease Rod
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Lohori Running Stitch
Lokesh Ghai
Lokesh Ghai
Lurex
Lurex
Kani
Kani
Kasavu
Kasavu
Kashika Vastra
Kashika Vastra
Katorna
Katorna
Kerang
Kerang
Khapa Sari
Khapa Sari
Khat
Khat
Khil’At
Khil’At
Khombi
Khombi
Kinkhwab
Kinkhwab
Konia
Konia
Kottadi
Kottadi
Ismail Suleiman Khatri
Ismail Suleiman Khatri
Jaali
Jaali
Jangla
Jangla
Jati Dor
Jati Dor
Jhabla
Jhabla
Jhalar
Jhalar
Joda
Joda
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Kairi
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Gara
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Georgette
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Gharcholu
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Ginning
Gul Buta
Gul Buta
Guldasta
Guldasta
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Hajjani Jetun Bi
Half-and-Half Style
Half-and-Half Style
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Hank
Heald
Heald
Herringbone Stitch
Herringbone Stitch
Hiranya
Hiranya
Frame Loom
Frame Loom
Gadh
Gadh
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Fixed Heddle Loom
Four-Shaft Pit Loom
Four-Shaft Pit Loom
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Dhawadi
Dobby
Dobby
Dorukha
Dorukha
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Double Running Stitch
Double-Interlock
Double-Interlock
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Dovetail
Fardi Ka Kaam
Fardi Ka Kaam
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Counted-Thread Embroidery
Crepe
Crepe
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Cross-Stitch
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Dabbi
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Darning Stitch
Datta
Datta
Devadushya
Devadushya
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Cable-Edging
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Calico Acts
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Carding
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Chadar
Chain Stitch
Chain Stitch
Chameli
Chameli
Chand Tara
Chand Tara
Chatta
Chatta
Chaunsa Khaddar
Chaunsa Khaddar
Chiffon
Chiffon
Cholera Belt
Cholera Belt
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Chunari
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Clamp-Resist Dyeing
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Bichauni
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Block-Printing
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Ari
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Back Stitch
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Badla
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Bargello Stitches
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Bast Fibre
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Bel
Ambar Charkha
Ambar Charkha
Amli
Amli
Textile Traditions from Punjab: Phulkaris and Baghs
Textile Traditions from Punjab: Phulkaris and Baghs
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Hand Woven and Hand-Knotted: Carpets and Rugs
Hand Woven and Hand-Knotted: Carpets and Rugs
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Quilting as a Form of Assimilation: Siddi Quilts and Quilt-makers
Quilting as a Form of Assimilation: Siddi Quilts and Quilt-makers
Shrey Maurya
How Talismanic Shirts Combined War and Literature
How Talismanic Shirts Combined War and Literature
Shivani Kasumra
The Dutch East India Company’s “Imitation” of the Indian Patola
The Dutch East India Company’s “Imitation” of the Indian Patola
Pooja Savansukha
A Zoophyte Fantasy?
A Zoophyte Fantasy?
Pooja Savansukha
Mapping the History of Ladakh’s Looms Through Murals
Mapping the History of Ladakh’s Looms Through Murals
Shrey Maurya
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