I imagine the monsoon clouds already casting dappled shadows along the Malabar coast as we leave behind the blazing sun of Chennai. Beyond the promise of cooler weather lies one of Kerala’s most extraordinary celebrations. Our destination is Alleppey, home to the legendary Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race. The tradition began in 1952, when a spontaneous boat race was organized to honor then PrimeMinister Jawaharlal Nehru’s visit to Kerala. The…
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Sungudi: A history of Madurai’s own polka dot
Over 600 years ago, migrant weavers from Gujarat, arrived in the kingdom of the Nayaks. They bought with them their looms and their rich tie-dye…
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Kantha: a stitch in time…
I don’t remember when I learnt the term ‘Kantha’ but my love for this cozy, colourful fabric has always been tucked away somewhere in my…