Threads of unity: Google pays homage to India's rich textile heritage with special doodle on Independence Day

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Independence Day, Google Doodle paid homage to the country's rich textile heritage, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of India's cultural identity. The intricate artwork, designed by New Delhi-based guest artist Namrata Kumar, is a patchwork ensemble of textiles from 21 different regions, representing the nation's diverse craft forms.

India's textiles hold a profound connection to its identity, and the doodle masterfully weaves together a vivid story of the country's artistic brilliance. “Today’s Doodle celebrates India’s Independence Day and is illustrated by New Delhi-based guest artist Namrata Kumar. On this day in 1947, a new era dawned as India became independent from British rule,” Google stated. The doodle's core concept encapsulates the essence of unity in diversity, as it presents an array of textile swatches, each originating from a specific region.

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It ranges from the intricate Kutch Embroidery of Gujarat to the captivating Pattu Weave of Himachal Pradesh, from the timeless Banarasi Weave of Uttar Pradesh to the exquisite Leheriya Resist Dyed Textile of Rajasthan. These textiles form a captivating grid, with the word 'GOOGLE' elegantly embroidered at the centre, embodying the celebratory spirit of Independence Day. Each