Chakor Chronicles
Why We Are Called Chakor 🌙
The name Chakor comes from an old Indian folktale about a bird drawn to the moon. For us, it reflects our love for India’s handmade textiles and their makers.
Why We Are Called Chakor 🌙
The name Chakor comes from an old Indian folktale about a bird drawn to the moon. For us, it reflects our love for India’s handmade textiles and their makers.
Nizāmat: A Handwoven Ode to Restraint and Regality
A story of fine Mangalgiri cotton, Nizam zari and delicate Bandhani — and the thought behind bringing them together.
Nizāmat: A Handwoven Ode to Restraint and Regality
A story of fine Mangalgiri cotton, Nizam zari and delicate Bandhani — and the thought behind bringing them together.
From Archive to Everyday
From an archival Kutchi Abha to contemporary Bandhani sarees, dupattas and textiles — exploring how a traditional garment can find new relevance today.
From Archive to Everyday
From an archival Kutchi Abha to contemporary Bandhani sarees, dupattas and textiles — exploring how a traditional garment can find new relevance today.
Wedding Reveries
From Bandhani and Patola to Banarasi, a look at the sarees and textiles that have long been part of Indian weddings that are a spectacle of colours and traditions.
Wedding Reveries
From Bandhani and Patola to Banarasi, a look at the sarees and textiles that have long been part of Indian weddings that are a spectacle of colours and traditions.
Crafted Folklore
Bandhani and Ajrakh come together in a textile shaped by two distinct handcraft processes — tying and dyeing, block printing and repeated preparation, all rooted in Kutch.
Crafted Folklore
Bandhani and Ajrakh come together in a textile shaped by two distinct handcraft processes — tying and dyeing, block printing and repeated preparation, all rooted in Kutch.
Monsoon Verses
The Indian monsoon in poetry, colour and craft — from Tagore’s rain-soaked verses to blues, greens and handwoven textiles.
Monsoon Verses
The Indian monsoon in poetry, colour and craft — from Tagore’s rain-soaked verses to blues, greens and handwoven textiles.
