The Pride Stor-i

25/11/2017

“For us it’s a burnable material. Our goal is to use only renewable and recycled fuels.”

A Swedish power plant owned by Malarenergi AB is working to transition away from fossil fuels by burning trash such as discarded H&M clothing.

03/06/2017

Hand knotted Silk Carpets of Kashmir have a distinct identity in the world of Oriental carpets. Silk carpets made in Kashmir are finely knotted and can rarely be matched by other rug making countries for the spectrum of designs, resilient pile and vivacious colors.
The Kashmir Carpet industry flourished under the patronage of emperor Akbar and finest quality rugs were produced by the artisans for the royal courts of Moguls between 16th and 18th centuries. New Floral designs influenced by the beauty of Kashmir and unique color combination inspired by the natural floral and fauna of the valley added opulence and distinct look to these carpets. Further refinements were made to the design by using Silk in both warp and weft- silk being supple as well as strong.
The history and development of the carpet industry in Kashmir was associated with and influenced by the opulent lifestyles of its rulers, nobles, and aristocrats. The introduction of this industry into Kashmir dates back to the reign of Zain-ul-Abdin (Badshah), c1420 A. D. Hundreds of master craftsmen were invited to Kashmir from Persia. Some of the craftsmen settled in Kashmir and initiated rug weaving. This is perhaps due to an atmosphere conducive for this trade and also the great appreciation for these works of art.
Over the years, the hand-knotted Kashmiri Silk Carpets have been indomitable and priceless treasures that carpet connoisseurs can bring into their homes. These carpets have been enthralling enough to captivate people from every part of the world

http://www.kashmirhandcrafts.com/ Hand knotted Silk Carpets of Kashmir have a distinct identity in the world of Oriental carpets. Silk carpets made in Kashmi...

02/06/2017

Jamdani is a time-consuming and labour-intensive form of handloom weaving traditionally practised by craftspeople around Dhaka. The sheer cotton textiles are renowned for the richness of their motifs, which are woven directly on the loom. Bengali women wear Jamdani saris as a symbol of identity, dignity and self-recognition, both for everyday wear and at celebrations. The traditional motifs and weaving techniques are transmitted by master weavers to disciples and are handed down within families in the weaver community.
Country(ies): Bangladesh
© 2012 by Bangla Academy

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2013 URL: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/00879 Description: Jamdani is a ...

02/06/2017

BATIK :: Initially the white fabric is waxed and dyed for first colour. Next wax is further applied on second colour areas so that when final dyeing is done, both white and yellow are visible against final background colour. This method of batik requires quite skilled artisans to create a design as the molten wax is applied using brush or other tool just like that done in paintings. It is in fact a painting done with molten wax. The waxed portion will not get coloured and rest part gets dyed. Depending on the number of colours used, each time wax is applied and then fabric is dyed. Hand batik is much time consuming but worth the effort as it retains the softness and individuality because mechanical repetition is not possible by hand.

Intially the white fabric is waxed and dyed for first colour. Next wax is further applied on second colour areas so that when final dyeing is done, both whit...

02/06/2017

A beautifully shot movie by Haripriya Krishnamurthy for the International Craft Film Competition conducted by the WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL(WCC).

My first Short film for an International Craft film competition conducted by the WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL(WCC).I'm happy that this film was among the top five fi...

21/05/2017

Gift Guide: For the Office Mate - Remodelista Our online ‪ #‎scrapbook‬ of various fav things - ‪ #‎art‬, ‪ #‎jewelry‬, ‪ #‎photographs‬, ‪ #‎homedecor‬, ‪ #‎furniture‬, ‪ #‎DIY‬, ‪ #‎food‬, ‪ #‎typography‬, ‪ #‎fashion‬ ‪ #‎ifoundawesome‬

15/05/2017

LED TAPE LIGHTING: "The LEDs are rated to last 50,000 hours; five hours of use per day translates to 27 years of maintenance-free lighting." (Lee Valley Tools Video: Installing LED Tape Lighting) Our online ‪ #‎scrapbook‬ of various fav things - ‪ #‎art‬, ‪ #‎jewelry‬, ‪ #‎photographs‬, ‪ #‎homedecor‬, ‪ #‎furniture‬, ‪ #‎DIY‬, ‪ #‎food‬, ‪ #‎typography‬, ‪ #‎fashion‬ ‪ #‎ifoundawesome‬

28/04/2017

Hand carving a Printing Block

An integral step in the block-printing process takes place before any textiles are involved. The carving of a printing block is in itself a highly skilled pr...

23/04/2017

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23/04/2017

Sikkim Woolen Carpet - Sikkim: The land Of Culture, Beauty and Chaam by Jaibala Rao Our online ‪ #‎scrapbook‬ of various fav things - ‪ #‎art‬, ‪ #‎jewelry‬, ‪ #‎photographs‬, ‪ #‎homedecor‬, ‪ #‎furniture‬, ‪ #‎DIY‬, ‪ #‎food‬, ‪ #‎typography‬, ‪ #‎fashion‬ ‪ #‎ifoundawesome‬

22/04/2017

A collection of paisley-and-floral embellished boxes. Top right hand box... I have a plain one that I could tinker with... :D Our online ‪ #‎scrapbook‬ of various fav things - ‪ #‎art‬, ‪ #‎jewelry‬, ‪ #‎photographs‬, ‪ #‎homedecor‬, ‪ #‎furniture‬, ‪ #‎DIY‬, ‪ #‎food‬, ‪ #‎typography‬, ‪ #‎fashion‬ ‪ #‎ifoundawesome‬

21/04/2017

wooden-handicrafts-at Our online ‪ #‎scrapbook‬ of various fav things - ‪ #‎art‬, ‪ #‎jewelry‬, ‪ #‎photographs‬, ‪ #‎homedecor‬, ‪ #‎furniture‬, ‪ #‎DIY‬, ‪ #‎food‬, ‪ #‎typography‬, ‪ #‎fashion‬ ‪ #‎ifoundawesome‬