Review: Threads That Weave the World

Review: Threads That Weave the World

Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob share a passion for textiles and the associated crafts of weaving, dyeing, embroidery, bead work and needlepoint, and the Friends of Te Papa were privileged to be given an in-depth tour of an amazing, colourful collection, beautifully displayed in the Thistle Hall, Cuba Street.

Indian Fashion: Old is New

Indian Fashion: Old is New

Indian Fashion: Old is New ; Indian Fashion: Old is New Indian designers are embracing the traditional handloom weaves, tie and dye, block-printing, embroidery, metalwork and other embellishing techniques to create fashion that not only honours the rich heritage but...
Sari to Sarong

Sari to Sarong

Sari to Sarong ; Sari To Sarong Discover the ancient art of Ikat dyeing and weaving. The Ikat textile was once used to symbolize wealth and prestige. It is now a popular fashion trend with celebrities and hipsters alike thanks to the work of various designers. This...
Review: Talk at Te Papa on Handloom Textiles of India

Review: Talk at Te Papa on Handloom Textiles of India

A fascinating partnership and a wealth of knowledge and ambition were shared in Threads of Tradition, a talk about hand-loomed cloths of India. Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob are infectious in their knowledge, generosity and spirit as they take us to India from the perspective of textiles.