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Textiles are like languages. If families abandon them, they will die, says Akshita M Bhanj Deo, whose ancestors once ruled Odisha s Mayurbhanj district. Known for its Phuta Jhala sari, the coarse cotton with check prints was a common wear for the tribals of Mayurbhanj district. But sadly, very few clusters in Mayurbhanj make the Phuta Jhala sari now, says the 27-year-old communications strategist.
The situation prompted her to initiate The Karkhana Chronicles, a digital installation series, where this lost weave is one of the muses. Bhanj Deo is running the series along with Priyaraje Scindia and Chaitanya Raj from the erstwhile royal families of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan respectively. Through Instagram stories and tours, they are sharing the history, importance and making of some of India’s ancient textile forms.
The Karkhana Chronicles: Royal Edition celebrates India’s rich textile legacy with royal families
A novel digital campaign pays homage to India s textile heritage through garment installations, displayed across three royal palaces and forts in Odisha, Jaisalmer, and Gwalior. December 14, 2020 / 02:17 PM IST
The glorious history of India’s arts and culture is incomplete without the mention of its royal families. Whether it’s cuisine, music or textiles, the royalty has played an important role in shaping each of these pillars, and even today, the story is no different.
As we shine the spotlight on textiles and their intrinsic link with the exquisite craftsmanship of