Deccan Herald

Deccan Herald, in an article by Divyashri Mudakavi, features Kubsa, a venture by Bengaluru-based designer Geeta Patil, dedicated to reviving North Karnataka’s traditional textiles like Guledagudda Khana and Ilkal sarees.

Swarajyamag

A Swarajya magazine feature by Ranjani Govind highlights Kubsa, a Bengaluru-based brand founded by textile designer Geeta Patil to revive North Karnataka’s traditional textiles, especially Guledagudda Khana and Ilkal sarees. Kubsa collaborates with local weavers, blending heritage techniques with contemporary designs to preserve and promote these crafts in modern markets.

SilkMark

Ms. Chitra Balasubramaniam interviewed Geeta Patil and featured Kubsa’s work in reviving the once-lost textiles, Khana and Ilkal, while recognizing their efforts in preserving traditional craftsmanship.

Selvedge

In a Selvedge Magazine feature by Brinda Gill, textile designer Geeta Patil shares her efforts to revive Khana, a traditional handwoven fabric from northern Karnataka. Through her brand, Kubsa, she collaborates with local weavers to rejuvenate this heritage textile, blending traditional patterns with contemporary designs for modern appeal.

Malabar Chest

Kubsa made its international debut in Singapore through collaboration with Malabar Chest show curated by Seema Shah.

Vogue

Mayank Mansingh Kaul highlights Geeta Patil’s remarkable contributions to reviving and reimagining traditional crafts and textiles. While working at WomenWeave, she was featured in Vogue alongside Sally Holkar, who described her as “the future of craft.”