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The fourth essay in an exclusive series to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, by winners of the New India Foundation Fellowship for writers.

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Through tapestries, sculptures, garments and more, ‘New Traditions’ looks back at post-independence traditions in Indian textiles.

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‘The best solution is to have a distributed and decentralised model for the cotton industry with better wages and dignity.’

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· Sep 17, 2017 · 11:30 am
Yarn bombing: Why two Indian men are wrapping everyday objects with colourful string

Two artists have travelled 13,000 kilometres, transforming objects and places with a touch of yarn.

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Textile Revolution

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