ANCIENT ALCHEMY
Image: Zardosi embroidery, Valentino haute couture
Text: Nidhi Garg Allen
For centuries, humankind has used rare metals, such as gold and silver, to adorn its textiles. India has long led the world in the variety and complexity of its gold embroidery and weaving traditions...
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