Paradox of Wisdom, Beauty, Economy, Labour and Exploitation amidst Digital Ecosystem

13/03/2023

Paradox of Wisdom, Beauty, Economy, Labour and Exploitation amidst Digital Ecosystem />
I have not worn anything other than handloom clothings for the last 20 years or perhaps even more. Except for rare occasions when we need some extra cover for extraordinarily low temperatures. I started wearing handloom clothings for sheer comfort, then for its look and texture. However, when I started going deeper into the origin of handloom clothings, I realised the deepened stories of histor... read more

Handlooms and Digital

13/03/2023

Handlooms and Digital />
The seventh of August is celebrated as National Handloom Day, a day to honour and empower India's traditional weavers and artisans. But if you're wondering what does the handloom industry have to do with the digital, this week's TypeRight takes a dive into DEF's (Digital Empowerment Foundation) work surrounding digital and financial inclusion of the handloom weavers and artisans, a... read more