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05/10/2026

What if your old saree could tell a story?

In Bihar, it can.

What once looked like a forgotten piece of fabric was layered, stitched, and transformed into Sujani a traditional embroidery craft where every stitch can carry a memory, a moment, or even a message.

From newborn quilts to a canvas for women to express their lives, Sujani proves that waste isn’t always the end of a story. Sometimes, it’s where the story begins.

Old fabric. New life. Real stories.

Welcome to Waste to Wonder — Episode 2.

29/09/2026

Some crafts are built with hands.
Others are built with generations of stories.

In the quiet corners of Kashmir, Pinjrakari has been shaping wood into intricate latticework for generations one precise cut, one delicate pattern, one patient hand at a time.

But today, this beautiful craft stands at a crossroads.

As fewer artisans continue to practice it and modern materials become more common, a craft that once found its place in everyday architecture is slowly becoming harder to find.

And perhaps that’s the most fragile part of traditional craftsmanship
not the wood, not the tools, not even the patterns…

but the hands that know how to bring them to life.

Because when those hands become fewer, we risk losing more than a craft.
We risk losing the stories, knowledge, and heritage passed down with it.

Welcome to Crafts on the Edge.
A series where we discover the crafts that are slowly disappearing and the people keeping them alive.

Episode 01 | Pinjrakari | Kashmir

23/09/2026

What looks simple to us can become extraordinary in an artisan’s hands.

Meet Sikki — a traditional craft from Bihar’s Mithila region, where fine golden grass is transformed into beautiful baskets, boxes, toys, dolls, birds, animals and so much more.

What begins as something natural and ordinary becomes a piece of art through patience, skill and imagination.

Because sometimes, we don’t see the value… until an artisan creates it. 🤎

This is more than just a craft.
This is nature + imagination + generations of craftsmanship.

This is Sikki.
This is Waste to Wonder. ♻️

What would you love to see an artisan create from something we usually consider “waste”?

19/09/2026

Threads of tradition, woven by generations.

From the skilled hands of Halasuru’s Devanga community in Bengaluru comes the timeless beauty of handloom cotton light, breathable, and deeply rooted in Karnataka’s textile heritage.

Every weave carries a story of craftsmanship, community, and India’s living traditions.

Made by hands, not machines.

18/09/2026

Where metal becomes a masterpiece.

In the heart of Bengaluru, the artisans of Cubbonpet keep a centuries-old tradition alive through the delicate art of Brass & Copper Repoussé.

With every hammer stroke, intricate patterns emerge—shaped by skilled hands, passed down through generations, and deeply rooted in Bengaluru’s craft heritage.

This isn’t just metalwork.
It’s heritage, craftsmanship, and a story shaped by hand.

Discover the legacy behind India’s extraordinary crafts.

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