Hand embroidery is a long-standing traditional craft in Vietnam and artisans use their needles to explore a variety of themes to turn embroidered pieces into one-of-a-kind artistic products. Hand ...

Around the world, traditional crafts are falling victim to technology and globalisation. In Hong Kong, Miru Wong Ka-lam is doing her bit to keep the art of hand-embroidered shoes alive. Wong’s shop, ...

I mainly use DMC embroidery floss. For DMC No. 5 and No. 8 and for linen thread, I embroider with a single strand.

A friend's son recently got a tattoo — and she was appalled. Forty years ago, she'd given birth to a perfect, pink-skinned cherub. Now, bright blue wings, dark red hearts and some birds were inscribed ...

Banjara Embroidery is a vibrant and colorful embroidery from the Lambada gypsy tribe of Andhra Pradesh Kantha is a simple yet elegant embroidery from West Bengal and Odisha, created using running ...

Parsi Gara embroidery is known for its intricate detailing and iconic craftsmanship, which reflects the rich culture and heritage of the Parsi community. But with the rise of machine embroidery, ...

Samarpita Yashaswini is a Content Producer for Fashion (HT Shop Now) at Hindustan Times Digital. She has five years of experience in lifestyle writing, specialising in fashion, beauty, and trend-led ...