Threaded Spaces: Bringing Textile Art Into the Heart of Your Home

A home carries stories. Some whispered through heirlooms. Some woven into corners. And some, stitched patiently into fabrics that don’t just decorate—but live, breathe, and speak.

Textile art in home décor is not new. In many Indian homes, a kantha hung on the wall, a phulkari stretched across a doorway, or a pichwai gracing a puja room was never called “decor.” It simply belonged.

Today, as homes across the world lean toward minimalism and meaning, textile art offers both — a quiet beauty and a sense of belonging.

A jamdani framed against sunlight. A hand-embroidered panel catching the eye above a reading nook. A kalamkari scroll unfurling its tale near the dining table. Even a rescued fragment of an old saree, mounted gently with care.

Textile art makes your home feel lived in—not just lived at. It reflects not just design, but depth.

Textile Art Tips:

1. Frame a vintage textile you already own: an old dupatta, a grandmother’s sari, or a cushion cover.– -

2. Explore local artisans: many now create small wall panels or textile scrolls meant for modern homes.–

3. Think beyond wall hangings: a woven table runner, a handloom curtain, or an appliqué lampshade can transform a room.

4. Let textiles speak with other elements: a terracotta vase nearby, a brass lamp beside, a book of poetry under.

   
   

Your home becomes not just styled, but storied.

At Kriti, we believe textile art doesn’t stay on the loom. It moves. Into homes, into lives.

Kriti May 2025 Edition

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