Selvedge Textile Tour 2025: Week Two
Welcome to the second collection of discoveries from the Selvedge India Textile Tour so far. This week has been a convergence of colour, pattern, and technique in a wide range of wonderfully designed architectural settings, both ancient and modern.
Hand Weaving at Ganga Maki
Ganga Maki Textile Studio
As week two of the Selvedge Textile Tour unfolds, Polly’s journey has led her to the remarkable Ganga Maki Textile Studio, a craft oasis nestled in the Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh. Founded by Japanese textile designer Chiaki Maki and local entrepreneur Rakesh Singh, this workshop is a hub for hand-weaving, and a testament to how textile craft can harmonise with architecture in a natural environment.
Preparing the Cocoons for Silk Extraction
Polly observed each step of the studio’s meticulous process - from the delicate transformation of silk cocoons into fine fibre to expert spinning, natural dyeing, and, finally, the intricate hand-weaving that produces exquisite garments and home textiles. Every stage is carried out with precision, rooted in traditional techniques and imbued with a contemporary sensibility...
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