NADIA, India – When shoppers in places like America take a woven reusable bag to the store, they aren’t just saving the planet. They are reviving a storied industry thousands of miles away in India.

Close-up of braided jute fibers - Abhishek Mehta/Getty Images Jute and burlap aren't quite the same thing, but it's not surprising that many people think otherwise — the terms are often used ...

SANTOS, Brazil (Reuters) - The humble jute bag, long the distinctive packing for Brazil's coffee exports, is rapidly being edged out as traders and cooperatives face rising wage bills and borrowing ...

Taking inspiration from water repellent surfaces in nature, KAUST researchers have pioneered a simple surface treatment for traditional jute storage bags that prevents moisture-induced damage to ...

Earlier this year, designers Wei Hung Chen and Raiheth Rawla took a field trip to Queens. They were there to visit the Noguchi Museum and see firsthand how, in Chen’s own words, Isamu Noguchi’s ...

The Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh reviewed high raw jute prices, increasing stock limits for mills but reducing them ...