The portfolio
Heritage in every thread.
Discover textiles through the places, traditions and people that shape them.
Explore India’s regional textiles and the craft histories of Pakistan, Bhutan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. These editorial country chapters welcome introductions from distinctive labels and makers.
South Asia
Place, pattern and perspective.
Explore our Indian portfolio and discover the country chapters welcoming partner submissions.
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India
India’s textile heritage spans silk brocades, fine cottons, resist-dyed weaves and embroidered cloths across its regions.
Explore India →Partner submissions welcome
Pakistan
Pakistan’s textile traditions carry a rich vocabulary of craft: the block-printed Ajrak of Sindh, the patchwork and appliqué of Ralli quilts, the floral and geometric Phulkari of Punjab, and the intricate detail of Balochi embroidery.
Explore Pakistan →Partner submissions welcome
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s textile landscape brings fine cotton weaving and embroidered cloth into close conversation. Dhaka’s muslin is remembered for its exceptional fineness; Jamdani carries floral and geometric motifs created directly on the loom.
Explore Bangladesh →Partner submissions welcome
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s textile heritage brings together handloom cloth, ornamental mat weaving and lace-making, with distinct traditions shaped by place and use.
Explore Sri Lanka →Partner submissions welcome
Nepal
Nepal’s textile traditions stretch from the Kathmandu Valley to hill communities and the Himalayan highlands. Pashmina shawls draw attention to fine goat-undercoat fibres, softness and the skill of their makers.
Explore Nepal →Partner submissions welcome
Bhutan
Bhutan’s textile heritage is woven into expressions of identity, occasion and daily life. Kishuthara is distinguished by intricate supplementary-weft patterning and its place in women’s ceremonial dress.
Explore Bhutan →Southeast Asia
Distinct traditions. Further connections.
Explore the country chapters taking shape across the region. Partner submissions are welcome.
Partner submissions welcome
Malaysia
Malaysia’s textile heritage includes Songket, whose decorative gold or silver threads form patterns within the woven cloth. Malaysia’s Songket was inscribed by UNESCO in 2021.
Explore Malaysia →Partner submissions welcome
Indonesia
Indonesia’s textile heritage unfolds through many regional traditions. Songket from places including Palembang, Minangkabau and Bali brings metallic threads into ceremonial cloth.
Explore Indonesia →Partner submissions welcome
Brunei
Brunei’s textile heritage includes richly patterned woven cloth associated with celebration and ceremony. Jong Sarat is a distinctive expression, with dense gold- or silver-thread motifs and a place in wedding dress.
Explore Brunei →A wider invitation
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