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The Hindu
07-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
In Chennai, a team of revivalists rescue lost coromandel textiles
In a quiet studio in Adyar, a small but dedicated team is piecing together what history has almost let slip away — India's once-thriving Coromandel textile traditions. At Aksh Weaves and Crafts, textile reconstruction is not a nostalgic exercise, but a painstaking act of archival research, material experimentation, and artistic revival. The work is slow, often invisible, and entirely self-funded — but to the team behind Aksh, it is essential. For founder-researcher Sriya Mishra, textile revival is not about boutique fashion or nostalgia marketing. It is a long-haul archival practice, one that lies at the intersection of historical research, fine art, and intangible cultural heritage. 'We work in the cross-section of archives and art,' Sriya says. 'Each piece can take close to four years of research before we even begin the process of recreating it.' Their efforts have brought back to life textiles like Kodalikaruppur, a richly layered fabric once worn by royalty in the Thanjavur region and previously deemed too complex to reproduce. Other recovered designs include Nayaka Kalamkari, associated with the chieftains of the Vijayanagar empire, and chintz, a glazed calico cotton cloth that once dominated India's textile exports to Europe and America. The recreation itself involves several complex processes — scouring and desizing to soften the fabric and remove impurities, dyeing the fabric with natural madder and indigo dyes, before finally hand painting intricate details with kalams. 'Each piece takes between three to six months to complete,' explains Sriya. These are not just textile designs but vehicles of material history, reflecting centuries of diplomacy, migration, and artistic patronage — making Aksh even more extraordinary when taking their global range into account. In addition to working with Indian-origin textiles, they have also recreated Sarasa — a Japanese adaptation of Indian chintz — making them the only studio in Asia to do so. 'Many of these techniques, especially hand-drawn and resist-dyed forms, vanished over a century ago,' says Sriya. 'Even textile experts today have never seen these in their original form.' Everything at Aksh is handwoven, naturally dyed, and rooted in rigorous, first-hand archival work. They rely on rare fragments, museum records, and indigenous dye knowledge — some nearly lost to time. Every motif, brushstroke, and even the placement of figures in a palace court scene is historically verified, down to the protocol of where a king's adviser might have stood. The work is entirely self-funded, driven by a tight-knit team of graduates from fine arts and communication colleges who are as committed to historical accuracy as they are to artistic revival. Sriya says she wants these designs to exist again, not as relics behind glass, but as living art.
India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Real life devar-bhabi once did intense romantic scenes, actress has worked with Prabhas, her name is..., her brother-in-law is...
Many a times in the film industry, we would see brothers and sisters roped in for a romantic role. Yes, that's correct and it means anything is possible in the industry. Today, we will tell you about an on-screen romantic couple, who in real life are brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Yes, this may sound unusual to many, but the on-screen couple gave a hit film. However, they share a different relation behind the curtains. If you are wondering who these actors are, then let us tell you we are talking about Vishal and Sriya Reddy. Vishal and Sriya Reddy worked in a 2006 Telugu movie called Pogaru. The movie was a Telugu dubbed version of the Tamil movie Thimiru. In the film, Sriya and Vishal were paired opposite each other and their romantic chemistry was loved by everyone and even remained in headlines for a long time. However, do you know that Sriya is Vishal's brother's wife! Vishal's brother Vikram married Sriya after the movie was produced. During the shoot, Sriya was not Vishal's sister-in-law. As per a News18 report, Sriya met Vikram during the shoot of Pogaru. The two clicked quickly and fell in love. Later, they decided to get married. Coming to Sriya's professional front, she made her debut with Samurai. Over the years, Sriya played many roles. Her notable breakthrough came with roles in films like Gang Leader and Salaar, where she played significant parts. Currently, Sriya is working with Pawan Kalyan in the film OG and will also be seen in the sequel of Salaar.
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
As India-Pak tensions rise, desi K-pop community shows solidarity with Armed Forces; Sriya Lenka leads the way
India's first K-pop star, Sriya Lenka, has come out in strong support of the Indian Armed Forces amid the ongoing conflict with Pakistan. The 23-year-old singer and dancer from Odisha, who is part of the South Korean girl group Blackswan, issued a statement applauding the bravery of Indian soldiers on her Instagram stories saying, 'Proud of our Protecters, Jai Hind.' Blackswan, known as the first non-Korean K-pop girl group, rose to global fame with their debut album That Karma in 2023. While the band primarily sings in Korean with a mix of English, each member brings unique cultural roots to the group. For Sriya, it's a blend of Indian classical dance and contemporary styles that has helped her carve a distinct identity in the global K-pop space. Her message resonated far beyond the K-pop fandom, striking a chord with the wider Indian online community. Since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, social media has seen a wave of solidarity posts from K-pop fans, many voicing strong support for the Indian Armed Forces. With misinformation running rampant, the K-pop community's quick digital mobilisation has added a surprising but welcome force in India's information war as several Indian K-pop fan accounts have also joined hands to spread empowerment across social media platforms. As celebrities continue to issue public statements in support of the military, Sriya's heartfelt message not only reflects national pride but also shows how cultural icons can rally communities during tense times.
