New Delhi, May 18 -- In a country where languages and cuisines change every 50-100 kms (or less), it shouldn't come as a surprise that India's textile legacy is just as rich and diverse. From Kashmir, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in the north, to Gujarat in the west, Bengal in the east and Karnataka, every state has its embroidery traditions that date back centuries. If Kashmir is renowned for its sozni and ari work, UP's chikankari and zardozi have brought alive the designs of many a couturier. An unfortunate part of the narrative is that for a long time, the contributions of the craftspeople (karigars) practicing these embroideries were mostly left out with nary a credit. Today, things are taking a turn with India's rich, intricate threadwo...