The Nilgiris story: A showcase of curated line of shawls,ย scarves, home textiles, and linen saris, handcrafted by Toda artisans
Seated on the grasslands in remote hamlets, usually under the shade of a large tree, the Toda women of the Nilgiris engage in their art โ a distinctive, Geotagged black and red embroidery โ singing full-throated songs that talk of damp grass, warm sunlight, and mountain air. Deeply inspired by Nature, this intricate pukhoor (motif) embroidery meticulously follows the warp and weft of the base cloth, creating a stunning visual effect. Artisans count threads purely by touch, gently stretching the fabric as they stitch โ a testament to their extraordinary skill and intuition. Ramya Reddy, author of the book Soul…