Why did the Jamdani weave thrive in Bengal?
The history of the prized jamdani weave. An Introduction. A bird’s eye view of this fabric. Or should we say, fish’s eye view Why here...
Jamdani Places
The dance between Dacca and Bengal
Ten things you didn't know about jamdani...
Why are Bengalis (and their textiles) so diverse?
Cotton sarees abound in India, but the jamdani weave is special. It has been quoted in poetry and displayed in Bollywood movies like Devdas. Why...
Rose Bushes and Mud Paths: a place called Phulia
Phulia is a clean picturesque town. Getting here takes two hours, depending on time of day. I left Kolkata at 4:30 AM and reached Phulia...
Potatoes and puri: delicious breakfasts in Jamdani country
It was a magical instrument that skinned vegetables, peeled them and chopped them into pieces....
