ISLAMABAD: The traditional handmade embroidery dresses for female customers are still in high demand as wedding season continues. Hand embroidered dresses design is well known in Pakistan, in this ...

This phantom silk blouse comes with golden embroidered maggam. The shiny material and the delicate embroidery beautify the overall look. Match it with a neutral-tone saree or lehenga with a dupatta.

It was in the early 1960’s that Mrs. Siva Obeyesekere, who was passionate about all things handmade, started 15 sewing centers in the Attanagalle and Maligawa electorate. About 500 women attended the ...

Around the world, traditional crafts are falling victim to technology and globalisation. In Hong Kong, Miru Wong Ka-lam is doing her bit to keep the art of hand-embroidered shoes alive. Wong’s shop, ...

In the two decades since founding Fromental—a British wallpaper house with studios in London and China—Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes have tackled a roster of colorful projects. Among them: the lobby ...

UK-based artist Sew Beautiful creates breathtaking landscapes using only needle, thread, and occasionally some cotton-like ...

Parsi Gara embroidery is known for its intricate detailing and iconic craftsmanship, which reflects the rich culture and heritage of the Parsi community. But with the rise of machine embroidery, ...

Tessa Petak is a Brooklyn-based writer who helps to cultivate InStyle's illustrious news coverage across a wide range of topics including celebrity, fashion, and entertainment. She also produces and ...

Remember Fernando Amorsolo's painting depicting an important page of our history of three women sewing the first Philippine flag? That was Marcela Agoncillo with her daughter and a friend. Agoncillo, ...