Single-Spindle

A technique of spinning yarn that incorporates one spindle, as seen in the charkha used to spin khadi.

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Hingtham

A category of intricate Bhutanese textiles hand-woven by women, traditionally for personal and familial use or for noble families who…

Sapma and Thrima

Discontinuous patterning techniques in Bhutanese weaving, using supplementary weft to create single-faced motifs and patterns (invisible on the reverse of…

lens-based practice

Any mode of communication or creative expression involving the use of cameras and related technology — spanning across photography, video,…

Khat

A motif found predominantly in kota doria, which uses cotton as warp and silk as weft threads. The warp and…

Amli

Also known as amlikar, it is a needle-embroidered Kashmiri shawl dating to the nineteenth century. While it is likely to…

Cross-Stitch

A type of sewing and embroidery that incorporates x-shaped stitches to create a design. It is considered to be one…

Collagraph

A printmaking technique in which colour is applied to a printing surface covered with different materials and texture, then transferred…

Somak Weaving

A flat-weave tapestry weaving technique where weft yarns are wrapped over four warp threads before being twisted back under the…