traditional craft
Time to challenge India's Tangail GI designation
Bangladesh should immediately take steps to reclaim Tangail sari rights
#Perspective / Echoes of a fading melody: The story of bansuri artist Kamol Sarker
Amidst the cacophony of the fairground, the sound of the flute came floating in the air. An elderly man was seen immersed in playing the bansuri (flute). He sat on a mat, with his craft — bamboo flutes — in front of him. Clad in a worn-out hoodie and faded pants, he looked no less endearing than a character from a modern-day fairy tale. Hailing from the district of Jhenaidah, Kamol Sarker, now 80, attends fairs in the city, hoping to sell his handmade bamboo flutes.
Sustainable style: Thread's artful blend of tradition and fashion
Thread is the first-ever brand to have emerged itself to explore and introduce a product line made with the base of Shital Pati, something that has not been tried before or yet on a comparatively large commercial scale.
#Perspective / Reviving the art of clay and wood jewellery: Belal Hossain's inspiring journey
Clay and wood jewellery are such jewels, which are imbued with the rich history and cultural heritage of our country. The beauty of these jewellery pieces lies in their simplicity, earthiness, and the traditional craftsmanship that goes into creating each piece. Belal Hossain, an artisan of exceptional skill and passion, has been making clay and wood jewellery since 1984.
An ancient craft struggling to survive
Government support can revive interest in the once-popular Shital pati
Time to challenge India's Tangail GI designation
Bangladesh should immediately take steps to reclaim Tangail sari rights
Echoes of a fading melody: The story of bansuri artist Kamol Sarker
Amidst the cacophony of the fairground, the sound of the flute came floating in the air. An elderly man was seen immersed in playing the bansuri (flute). He sat on a mat, with his craft — bamboo flutes — in front of him. Clad in a worn-out hoodie and faded pants, he looked no less endearing than a character from a modern-day fairy tale. Hailing from the district of Jhenaidah, Kamol Sarker, now 80, attends fairs in the city, hoping to sell his handmade bamboo flutes.
Sustainable style: Thread's artful blend of tradition and fashion
Thread is the first-ever brand to have emerged itself to explore and introduce a product line made with the base of Shital Pati, something that has not been tried before or yet on a comparatively large commercial scale.
Reviving the art of clay and wood jewellery: Belal Hossain's inspiring journey
Clay and wood jewellery are such jewels, which are imbued with the rich history and cultural heritage of our country. The beauty of these jewellery pieces lies in their simplicity, earthiness, and the traditional craftsmanship that goes into creating each piece. Belal Hossain, an artisan of exceptional skill and passion, has been making clay and wood jewellery since 1984.
An ancient craft struggling to survive
Government support can revive interest in the once-popular Shital pati
