Heritage · 8 min read
The thread that survived empires: a short history of Dhaka muslin
Once worth more than gold and traded across three continents, Dhaka muslin nearly vanished. We trace its rise, its loss and the weavers bringing it back.
ALISHA NOOR
Journal
Stories
The histories, the makers and the ideas woven into Alisha Noor — read at the pace of a handloom.
Craft · 5 min read
How a jamdani motif is born
From a weaver's memory to the loom — the discontinuous-weft technique no machine can copy.
Community · 6 min read
The women of nakshi kantha
In the embroidery circles of Jashore, a running stitch becomes a language of its own.
Sustainability · 4 min read
Dyeing with indigo, lac and turmeric
Why we choose the slow, plant-based path to colour — and what it means for the land.
Style · 3 min read
Styling jamdani for everyday life
Heritage is not just for festivals. Five ways to wear handloom on an ordinary day.