The Lives We Share This World With April 01, 2026Abhisekh Talukdar The species behind our product names—real animals, real ecosystems, and the role they play in maintaining environmental balance.
Nature is Home March 31, 2026Abhisekh Talukdar From high-altitude valleys to coastal edges, our product names come from real places—each shaped by geography, climate, and time.
Why the Informal Economy Runs on Patience, Not Speed February 26, 2026Abhisekh Talukdar In the informal textile economy, speed is not always money. This story traces the journey of rare Nuni silk—from generational bio-softening techniques and climate-affected silkworm rearing to the revival of...
A Founder’s Perspective on Building Export Demand in the Craft Sector February 26, 2026Abhisekh Talukdar At a workshop on identifying export potential for India’s informal craft sector, organized by IIT Guwahati and the Government of Assam (SITA), I shared a market-led perspective on scaling crafts...
Inside BLEND: A Behavioural Approach to Craft Innovation February 26, 2026Abhisekh Talukdar Craft innovation in India’s textile sector is often framed around new tools and design training. But the real constraint is behavioral. Through Project BLEND, inspired by the Behavior Change Wheel...
Inside the Launch of INFUSED: What AI Really Means for Startups February 26, 2026Abhisekh Talukdar At the launch of INFUSED by Bhaskar Deka, we joined as panelists to share how Dzukou executed a strategic AI-driven turnaround in 2025. From deploying LLMs for decision support, forecasting,...
BLEND: How Assam’s Weavers Are Weaving Innovation Into Tradition July 04, 2025Abhisekh Talukdar2 comments Dzukou’s BLEND project empowers 1,900 weavers to reimagine silk by experimenting with natural yarn blends like bamboo, rose, and lotus fibers — transforming centuries-old routines into vibrant explorations of texture,...
Why You Should Wear a Scarf or Stole in Summer May 09, 2025Lars Hoogewerf Think scarves are just for winter? Think again. A lightweight summer scarf—especially in breathable, natural fabrics like Eri or Nuni silk—is your go-to for sun protection, indoor chills, effortless style,...
Nuni Silk: Spring-Summer Fashion at Its Lightest May 07, 2025Abhisekh Talukdar As the weather warms, discover the sheer beauty of Nuni silk—one of Assam’s finest artisan-woven fabrics. Whisper-light, breathable, and rooted in tradition, this rare silk offers effortless elegance for modern,...
Keukenhof: The Bloom Boom May 06, 2025Lars Hoogewerf We clocked 20,000 steps through a living painting — rows of tulips in every imaginable shade, from classic reds to wild fringed purples. For me, it was the third visit...
Eri Silk & the Joy of Making Things Yourself May 03, 2025Lars Hoogewerf Dzukou’s hand-spun Eri silk yarn is a truly special material—ethically sourced, artisan-crafted, and naturally beautiful. Known as “peace silk,” Eri silk is harvested only after the silkworms naturally emerge from...
Why We Said No to the Old Way of Weaving April 02, 2025Lars Hoogewerf India’s informal textile sector is a living testament to centuries-old craftsmanship, employing 80% of the country's textile workforce. These artisans preserve traditional techniques as cultural heritage, but the lack of...
