Bringing the forgotten weavers back into the rich tapestry of Indian textiles
For decades, the gamchha has been a ubiquitous presence on Indian streets. The traditional scarf, made out of a red-and-white ...
Free Malaysia Today20d
Quitting corporate life for sewing, her batik outfits are a hit
I just thought – why don’t we have this in KL? So, I lugged a bunch of batik fabrics back home from Sabah.” What started as a fun sewing experiment quickly turned into something bigger when ...
Fast Company21d
With Joann fabrics closing, these thrift stores are building a new crafting economy
Across the country, ‘creative reuse centers’ sell a range of donated craft supplies for far less than the original sticker price. “This is for the crafty girls who want to save money ...
The Straits Times28d
Smoke from burning power bank fills Batik Air plane cabin minutes before landing in Bangkok
A plane’s cabin was filled with smoke – reportedly from a burning power bank – on Feb 24, sparking concern among hundreds of passengers and crew aboard the Batik Air flight. Fortunately ...