by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Both chutka and thulma are handwoven lengths of cloth from the Bhutai people of the Chindwara district in the Himalayas–one of the artisan communities working with Avani. The lengths are woven on narrow looms, which are fine for throws and cushions, and sewn...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
The scale of colours–say from light pink to dark red; also as characterised by colour. ...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Or chromium; a hard, grey metallic element used in steel alloy and in electroplating for corrosion resistance and to harden the surface. Used in tanning. Plumbing fittings, both sub surface and for appearance above surface, are in polished, brushed or matt...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
The saturation of a colour; the attribute that allows us to differentiate between a heavily saturated colour such as pure red (deep) and a lightly saturated one – soft...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Originally a cotton fabric decorated with Indian and Chinese traditional designs using flowers and birds, and with a characteristic sheen that repels dirt. Now mostly used to describe any patterned or plain glazed fabric. The term derives from Hindi and referred to...
