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    The Secret Loom Traditions of Varanasi & Kanchipuram Artisans

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    Radhika Sundaram

    Head of Textile Curation

    Heritage & Weaves·6 min read·Jan 05 • 6 min read
    The Secret Loom Traditions of Varanasi & Kanchipuram Artisans

    “A journey into the heritage pit-loom ateliers where three generations of master weavers hand-interlace silver threads into botanical motifs.”

    Behind every Tantura drape is the rhythm of hand-thrown shuttles in ancient weaving clusters across Varanasi and Kanchipuram.

    Our master artisans spend up to 45 days on a single heirloom bridal drape, weaving motifs inspired by South Indian temple architecture and Mughal court gardens.

    Topics:#Artisan Looms#Weaving Heritage#Varanasi Weaves
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