Indian traditions, crafts, handlooms, and heritage — explored and reflected

Why Saarasa Stories?

A space dedicated to sharing the stories of India’s timeless arts and craft traditions—handed down through generations and still striving to stay alive today. We celebrate their uniqueness, artistic brilliance, and the indigenous wisdom that has stood the test of time. Saarasa Stories aims to honour these crafts, their makers, and the cultural heritage they carry.

FAQs

  • Saarasa Stories is a space dedicated to writing and sharing stories about Indian heritage—covering handloom, handicrafts, art, and culture.

  • We currently share our work through:

    • Blogs on this website

    • Instagram – @saarasastories

    • YouTube – Saarasa Stories channel

  • At Saarasa Stories, we write about:

    • Handloom traditions – weaving practices, their techniques, and cultural significance

    • Indian handicrafts – the stories and heritage behind everyday crafts as well as rare, region-specific traditions

    • Visual artforms of India – both classical and folk-based, exploring their depth, symbolism, and living presence today

    • Heritage and sustainability – how these practices connect to a way of life that is mindful, rooted, and timeless

  • Not at this stage. Right now, we are primarily documenting and sharing heritage stories. As we grow, we plan to build meaningful collaborations.

  • You can support us by:

    • Reading and sharing our blogs

    • Following us on Instagram and YouTube

    • Spreading awareness about Indian heritage