Chitra Balasubramaniam

Chitra Balasubramaniam

Chitra Balasubramaniam writes, collects and experiments with textiles, following her passion with writing on food, travel and heritage. Chitra runs a small travel-log, www.visitors2delhi.com, and has also started a new travelog on textiles,www.armchairtextilejourney.com. You can find her on Instragram as @visitors2delhi and @armchairtextilejourney.


Bakarwal Crafts: Bringing Back Bakarwal Wool

Learn about this bold enterprise that is working to preserve the traditions and pastoral wealth of the Bakarwal people.

Threads of Heritage: Understanding the Ceremonial Dhoti

An antique textile found close to home sends Chitra searching for silk in South India.

Four Facts About India’s Sheep

There are over 40 recognized indigenous breeds of sheep in India; learn about the characteristics of the wool and how it is used according to its coarseness, softness, or warmth.