India has a rich and diverse tapestry of textile traditions that tell captivating tales of culture, history, and craftsmanship. Each thread, each motif, and each color in Indian textiles unravels a story of tradition, skill, and the enduring spirit of creativity. These textile tales not only adorn the people but also connect them to a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. The host of this podcast, Pritha is an Instagram content creator focusing on the history and heritage of Indian textiles. She studies the subject from resources at the Victoria and Albert Museum Academy, National Art Library, and the British Library in London. She has been on several handloom and handicrafts trails across India, meeting artisans and documenting their crafts. Pritha grew up in Kolkata and now works as a gynecologist in London.
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![]() ![]() | Ep12: The art of handloom revival - saving India's lost weaves | May 24, 2025 | Full | 28 mins, 30 secs |
![]() ![]() | Ep11: Making Indian crafts sustainable - journey of a non-profit organisation | May 16, 2025 | Full | 26 mins, 1 sec |
![]() ![]() | Ep10: Muslin - the woven air | Sep 8, 2024 | Full | 15 mins, 50 secs |
![]() ![]() | Ep9: Gender neutral fashion in India | Sep 6, 2024 | Full | 39 mins, 7 secs |
![]() ![]() | Ep8: Cross-dressing in India | Jun 24, 2024 | Full | 13 mins, 1 sec |
![]() ![]() | Ep7: Indian men’s fashion from colonial times Ft The Common Man | Apr 24, 2024 | Full | 16 mins, 33 secs |
![]() ![]() | Ep6: Indian men’s fashion in medieval times Ft Mughal-e-Azam | Apr 13, 2024 | Full | 14mins |
![]() ![]() | Ep5: Indian men’s fashion in ancient times Ft Ashoka the Great | Apr 2, 2024 | Full | 11 mins, 36 secs |
![]() ![]() | Ep4: Sherwani, the origin story | Feb 17, 2024 | Full | 59 mins, 44 secs |
![]() ![]() | Ep3: Chintz, the Indian textile banned in Britain! | Feb 6, 2024 | Full | 1hr |