Craft Traditions · June 2026
Sambalpuri Ikat: The Weave That Is Dyed Before It Is Woven
In western Odisha, patterns are dyed into the yarn itself before the loom ever moves — a discipline of planning and precision known as bandha.
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Notes on craft, makers and markets
Writing about the traditions we work with and the economics we are trying to change. No marketing — just the subject matter.
Craft Traditions · June 2026
Beyond the Loom: A Short Guide to the Crafts of Odisha
Pattachitra painting, Dhokra casting, Pipili appliqué, silver filigree — a brief tour of the crafts that make Odisha one of India’s great craft regions.
ReadPerspective · June 2026
Why Direct Market Access Changes Everything for Artisans
Between a weaver and a customer there can be four intermediaries. Each adds margin; none adds value to the cloth. Here is what removing them actually changes.
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