In a remarkable stride towards modernization, Ahilaa, a leading name in hand embroidery, has spearheaded a transformation in India's age-old hand embroidery. Embroidery is one of the oldest and most ...

In the dim lanes of Hussainabad, Lucknow, Zardozi artisans stitch gold threads that adorn designer gowns and bridal lehengas, yet earn barely Rs 100 a day. Working 15-hour shifts in damp, poorly ...