Habba.orgGiving artisans hope for the futureAn attempt to restart the livelihoods of artisans affected by the pandemic.Jul 16, 2020Jul 16, 2020
Habba.orginblog.habba.orgHow Handmade helps to #BeatPlasticPollutionIn the minute you take to read this, there are 1 million plastic bottles being purchased over the world. A staggering amount of plastic…Jun 5, 2018Jun 5, 2018
Habba.orginblog.habba.orgThe story of two time-sculpted crafts - Ajrakh and KalamkariWhen we think of fabrics that represent India’s heritage and culture, the two art forms that come to mind are Kalamkari and Ajrakh. Both…May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Habba.orgThe story of two time-sculpted crafts — Ajrakh and KalamkariWhen we think of fabrics that represent India’s heritage and culture, the two art forms that come to mind are Kalamkari and Ajrakh. Both…May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Habba.orginblog.habba.orgLiving with the roots… the story of storytellers from Bengal“Wings show you what you can become, roots remind where you’re from”Apr 18, 2018Apr 18, 2018
Habba.orginblog.habba.orgProtecting the handcrafted glory of India’s ‘city of dolls’Channapatna woodcraft derives its name from a little town in Karnataka where it originated and continues to thrive.Sep 20, 2017Sep 20, 2017
Habba.orginblog.habba.orgHand-weaving — a craft that has stood the test of timeKabir wove cloth, Kabir wove tales. So did Dasimaiah, a medieval saint from South India. Weaving is not mere labour; it is art in motion…Aug 23, 2017Aug 23, 2017
Habba.orginblog.habba.orgChikankari — Crafting a new chapterChikan embroidery has been emblematic of Lucknow’s Nawabi culture and traditions for hundreds of years. Even today, its appeal spreads…Jul 28, 2017Jul 28, 2017
Habba.orginblog.habba.orgFive ways to identify a fake handmade/handloom garmentAs a Habba.org customer, we know you love hand woven and handcrafted garments but can you really differentiate between an original handmade…Jul 15, 20171Jul 15, 20171
Habba.orginblog.habba.orgHabba — Of Style, Substance, Satyagraha!Smita Ramakrishna, co-founder of Habba talks about How and Why Habba began. Here’s a read…Oct 17, 20161Oct 17, 20161