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Textiles and beautiful trinkets are a life long passion of mine. I see beauty in just about everything and if its little I find somewhere to keep it. If its...

How fortunate we are to have been invited to Assam to share our knowledge of Natural Dye. Such a beautiful part of India, Assam is situated south of the eastern...

“What you do says what is most important to you. Action expresses priorities” - Mahatma Gandhi In 2017 Indian social entrepreneur Praveen Chauhan (CEO and founding director of MATR) and Australian...

So much of history evolves around natural dye. It has been a huge component of every culture in existence through myth, medicine, ritual, trade, indigeneity and the seasons. Ancient dye...

"Cultural textiles have always inspired and fascinated me, the colours, textures, embroideries, beading, tassels, tradition and culture all evoke a magical world of intrigue. A world of women sitting sewing...

"I want people to understand the benefits of naturally dyed textile/clothing; to experience the positive energy of Khadi and feel pleasure when they wear garments that have had no negative impact...

The beauty of Khadi is in the irregularities that are always revealed in a length of this ancient cloth - defects derived from human hands. It is this handmade quality,...