Mad Woman in the Attic

‘Crusts’ allows the self similar embroidery patterns, patch work, tie and dye, hand paintings and batik patterns grow organically, following an instinctive rhythm, spreading over the surface of these garments, organically, in the process of creation. As a self expression, ‘Crusts’ is a journey that goes through various experiences- all indigenous ones, from the festivals to the temples to the home to the streets to the market to the city to the village. Frescoes on the walls of the temple and home and on the street inspire ‘Crusts’ only to be materialized on malmal , a variety of muslin. Processes such as tie and dye, hand painting and batik signify the layers of time, stories, memories and nostalgia that each day (month, year, years, decades, centuries, era) brings with it. Surface Ornamentation- embroidery, hand painting and patch work, is not merely an ornamentation, it is an expression of the beauty and timelessness of the repository of man’s material culture and a tribu...

Known the world over as the 'Pink City', Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. Glimpses of the glorious history of Jaipur are visible in its crafts, city planning, royal artifacts, colorful culture, and splendid forts. Jaipur today, is a hub for industries connected with Craft Export, Jewelry, block printing etc. Jaipur is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for the Jaipur glass enamel work or Meenakari. It specializes in precious and semi precious stones, ornaments, jewelry cutting, and the polishing and the setting of stones, particularly diamonds, topaz and emeralds. Also famous and renowned worldwide are the textiles and its embellishment techniques, especially those involving the use of natural dyes for Sanganeri and Bagru block prints. The Bandhej (tie and dye) print is peculiar to Jaipur. The city is also famous for its lightweight yet warm, Jaipuri quilts. Jaipur was planned by Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, a Bengali architect, in a grid system wit...

An ordinary day in the life of Anegundi, in the backyard of Hampi! However an underlying excitement keeps the villagers and TKT members on its toes. It is Purnima , the night with the full moon! It is the night of the Santhe - the moon light market organized by The Kishkinda Trust. This evening, the bazaar has come to life and is adorned by its lit corners and plethora of acts and merchandise. It forms a collage of many narratives- culture, commerce, transitions find expression and rendering a plural culture that is thriving in a seamless manner as if many centuries were rolled into one. A fresh wave of energy released! At the Southern Bank at Talwarakatta, earth when sprinkled with water pulls you towards itself. It then gets spruced up with cowdung paste and rangoli, adding to the local flavor. Groups of artisans, craftspeople, painters and sculptors, dressed in their best attires, have displayed their best wares that have been polished and cleaned. Paintings, stone carv...