<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Metaphors of Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nature's Luxury, Handcrafted with Care]]></description><link>https://www.metaphorsofearth.in/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:31:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.metaphorsofearth.in/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ceramic Trims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trims Kabita Lindenmeyer’s practice begins where most processes end. In the quiet aftermath of throwing, trimming, carving, and glazing, when shards gather in corners and clay trimmings dry into curled ribbons, she sees not waste but possibility. For Lindenmeyer, discarded clay is not a remnant to be swept away; it is material memory. From these fragments she fashions ceramic buttons and trims—small, tactile elements. They are humble in scale yet expansive in meaning, carrying within them the...]]></description><link>https://www.metaphorsofearth.in/post/ceramic-trims</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20ad89f9e37e2aaa17a7e6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:55:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba8a58_6126e81b9dc4405db8ca4a49ceaac03f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrita Biswas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghicha Silk of Murshidabad]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Wild Silkworm to Handwoven fabric. In the quiet riverine plains of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, silk is not just a textile — it is an ecosystem. Ghicha Texture Unlike mulberry silk, which is cultivated under controlled conditions, Ghicha silk begins with wild or semi-wild silkworms, primarily: Antheraea mylitta (Tussar) Sometimes wild varieties related to forest-based silk culture These silkworms do not feed on mulberry leaves. They thrive on forest trees such as: Arjun Kul Asan...]]></description><link>https://www.metaphorsofearth.in/post/ghicha-silk-of-murshidabad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20a8e7b63f5fb828ecb688</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:36:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba8a58_4f7342958ee14deabe2836e05dc14199~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_958,h_655,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrita Biswas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Silk Weight: Momme &#38; GSM]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Metaphors of Earth, fabric is understood not only through touch and drape, but through density, movement, and how cloth carries colour, memory, and form. Silk weight is commonly measured using two systems: Momme (mm) and GSM (grams per square metre). While both describe fabric density, they emerge from different textile traditions. What is Momme? Momme (pronounced moe-mee) is the traditional Japanese unit used specifically for silk fabrics. It measures the weight of a standard piece of...]]></description><link>https://www.metaphorsofearth.in/post/understanding-silk-weight-momme-gsm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c4b55df43effc8ce720c7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:41:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba8a58_c4fb3bccad8847028d604157f1f01ec3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrita Biswas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botanical Contact Printing on Silk—How Botanicals Can Market Heritage.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astarag I Traditional textiles survive when they remain connected to people’s everyday tastes. Murshidabad silk has that heritage—but it also faces the practical issue of staying economically viable. One promising approach is botanical contact printing (eco-printing): a method that merges nature, design experimentation, and consumer-oriented product innovation. Let’s explore how eco-printing works on silk—and why it may be the kind of intervention artisanal markets are waiting for. What Is...]]></description><link>https://www.metaphorsofearth.in/post/botanical-contact-printing-on-silk-how-botanicals-can-market-heritage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a056b4848aeb3fcb244527e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:33:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba8a58_84f7c66ca36c4446849b56c8caee5c1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrita Biswas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murshidabad Silk’s Decline—and a Botanical Revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raw Silk Murshidabad silk isn’t just a textile. It’s a story of craft, geography, trade, and identity—built over centuries in West Bengal. But like many traditional industries, it has faced a long period of decline. The good news? Design intervention can help breathe new life into this heritage while aligning with today’s sustainability needs. From Kasimbazar Silk to a Global Reputation In the seventeenth century, Cossimbazar (in the Murshidabad district) was known as one of the largest...]]></description><link>https://www.metaphorsofearth.in/post/murshidabad-silk-s-decline-and-a-botanical-revival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05691e984b40cafc269a83</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:25:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba8a58_f094523c90034757b9bfdcc7a362d57f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrita Biswas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction to Botanical Contact Printing]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. What is botanical contact printing? Botanical contact printing is a printing technique that uses parts of plants to create a print. The leaves of flowers are placed between two mordanted fabrics and steamed/boiled. The natural compounds of the plants are discharged under heat to create the print. It is also known as eco printing. 2. How is botanical contact printing sustainable and mindful? Botanical contact printing is a sustainable and mindful printing process that uses natural plant...]]></description><link>https://www.metaphorsofearth.in/post/introduction-to-botanical-contact-printing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0563ed48aeb3fcb2444581</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:07:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba8a58_02117a7276d64c90b4c4e23b4d9b785b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adrita Biswas</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>