Asia is home to a myriad of cultures and each boasts a traditional fabric that has been used for hundred of years. Inspired and proud of their heritage, multiple Asian fashion designers have been ...

Clothing is one of our most basic needs, along with food and shelter — but textiles are also important symbols of identity. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WTOP is ...

Japan is home to ‘Banshu Ori’ – the making of ancient cotton textiles by dyeing, weaving and finishing in one continuous production cycle. Despite modernization, the region of Nishiwaki and its mills ...

Urmimala and Snigdha Baruah returned to Cannes 2026, showcasing Assam's rich cultural heritage through stunning haute couture. Discover how this mother-daughter duo championed regional identity on the ...

A project to create modern clothing using traditional Japanese textiles is making a splash. Mizen, led by Shunsuke Teranishi, features the fabric of 12 producers across the country. Teranishi, 43, who ...

Craig Dietz set up a portable photography studio in a church plaza with natural lighting, waiting for a subject to animate its black canvas background through lively expressions and traditional Mayan ...

Rajasthan is known for its grand palaces, colorful culture, detailed craftsmanship, and timeless royal beauty. Rajasthani ...

Textile artist Elena Gonzalez Ruiz came to Aspen for the first time on July 22, 1989, at the invitation of Stuart Mace. “I was 21 years old, and he invited me to do a weaving demonstration,” she said.

YANGON: Myanmar is making efforts to preserve traditional textile crafts that are at risk of disappearing, said Mie Mie, a ...