The Temples of Kanchipuram Shoba NarayanFeb 8, 2019March 5, 20190 The ground was laid when the Pallavas deemed Kanchi their capital city in the 6th century. Then came the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Hoysalas, the Read more
Doyennes of Textiles: Sabita Radhakrishna Shoba NarayanJan 28, 2019March 1, 20190 Sabita Radhakrishna is a doyenne of textiles. Her passion is South Indian weaves, specifically Kanchipuram. She is a woman of many avatars: founder of Amrapali, Read more
Sights and Sounds of Chanderi Town Shoba NarayanDec 5, 2018February 25, 20190 Nobody in Chanderi Wears a Chanderi By which I mean, nobody in Chanderi town wears a Chanderi saree. I don’t know why I was Read more
Clinking Bangles and Clapping Looms Shoba NarayanDec 5, 2018February 25, 20190 The door was open. A baby sat on the threshold. Inside was the click clack of a loom. I peered in. A pretty young woman Read more