Little Stories

Lipika is social designer and researcher on the brim of art, society & technology using co-research & co-design, focusing on technology for empowerment & change

[Arjen Uijterlinde @arjenuijterlind]

Dutch-Indian textile trade, heritage & traditions are the subject of research & cultural cooperation programme supported by the Netherlands government. #sharedheritage #design @Dutchculture @Dutchmfa @RCE_erfgoed @TextielFactorij @NLinIndia @venurajamony https://t.co/c9MokZe613

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Various artists and designers at the DDW 2019 have been exploring the use of natural dyes as an alternative for the polluting colours from the textile industry. An ancient tradition, which is still very much alive in India. Learn m…https://t.co/uoh8kXRbWp https://t.co/GdQwKYmmXp

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

The ties between the Netherlands and India has been more than 350 years. Various traces of the VOC can be found in the region where they traded in spices and textiles. During the Dutch King and Queen's state visit to Kochi, they explored collaborations in…https://t.co/SP59jp971M

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Enjoying crawling! #indigo #naturaldyeing #blockprinting #kantha #cotton #babycrawling @ Amsterdam, Netherlands https://t.co/heMHaI1XOq

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

'Pronkstuk' by studiobhatt and chitaracraft for zuiderzeemuseum Ambacht in Dracht exhibition. The art form is Mata ni Pachedi, a bamboo pen is used to draw on textiles. Are you interested… https://t.co/S9OBYRNASG

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

We are organizing 2-day masterclass with 5 textile artisans from India. Check out our event: #howto #textiles #organics #eventing #masterclass #art #crafts #naturaldyeing https://t.co/QE4AIUoV2K

[Textiel Factorij @TextielFactorij]

Are you ready to get your hands dirty? Textiel Factorij is offering a summer internship. For more information check out: https://t.co/x11ZDaL2U9 #summer #internship #zomer #zomerstage #summerinternship #textiles #art #design #crafts #heritage #amsterdam #culture #socialmedia

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Handmade indigo scarves for sale at Capsicum, Amsterdam. Designed by Hannah Kindler https://t.co/ya7wxvz4MM

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Mata ni pachedi's, a dying art, are used to worship mata (mother goddess) in an improvised shrine. Jayantibhai's son Kirit has followed him in his footsteps and learnt this beautiful art,… https://t.co/T7AST4yxEy

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Fun today hannah_banana_blabla opening. She developed organic cotton indigo dyed scarves in India via us, which are for sale now capsicumtextiles. Check out the story behind the making… https://t.co/B3z7QRxkfu

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Meet the maker of this blockprinted quilt. He… https://t.co/JWgOWb7x8N

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Meet the maker of ajrakh blockprinting master.… https://t.co/qTsZETt33f

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Meet the maker of this beautifully blockprinted… https://t.co/mTlko5xfah

[Bits of Freedom @bitsoffreedom]

Vrijheid is niet vanzelfsprekend (#sleepwet anyone?). Zet je daarom op #5mei in voor internetvrijheid! Meld je aan! 👉 https://t.co/8vwBn2QcYC #bevrijdingsdag #vrijheid #online #vrijwilligers

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Exploring felt craft handmade vs. machine made. #felt #vilt #namda #sheepwool #merinowool… https://t.co/LyhdupKEV6

[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Exploring century old crafts, Indian batik using special blocks for wax and cold dyeing… https://t.co/ETZVS5trlq

[Jamal Jafri @JAJafri]

"Back in the 1650s, at the peak of his career, #Rembrandt drew a series of #Mughal miniature – reproductions. 23 of these are scattered around different museums...and are known to be among the artist’s most compelling works on paper."
via @theheritagelab
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[Little Stories @roamingstories]

Happy Holi! Celebrating among craftsmen using natural dyes for their yarns: sheep, goat, camel… https://t.co/kiegrrMj53