September 2026
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Kingdom of Silk by Meaghan Major


Meaghan Major takes a look inside a silk factory in Varanassi, India, commonly known as Bénares. While the city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, its silk is renowned for its finery and softness. Major documents the process of using the Jacquard loom to create such fine fabrics of vibrant colours.

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