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Traditional Take

Giving a glimpse into works in textile. The prints are hand-printed using silkscreen, plant-based dyes, soy milk, mud-resist and earth pigments. Patterns are either hand drawn or created on Adobe illustrator that are further translated onto screens for printing. Inspiration for the patterns comes from nature's flora and fauna or they find roots into the traditional Indian patterns used for block printing or paintings from the Mughal era. With many layers of processes going into each of the fabric, I try to make an effort to achieve an old rustic print or create whole range of natural colors.

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This year January 2022, at Penland School of Craft winter-residency, I have initiated a project where I am bringing my art-practice/mark-makings into sustainable textile practice, which aims to bring comfort and healing. Project evolved while I was looking for some solitude and personal healing. Turmeric, an integral part of Hindu culture for its medicinal powers and auspicious value, when used in slow processes of dyeing, printing, mark-makings, hand-stitching, has collectively helping me heal. Artwork is a panel or clothing, uses fabrics from weaver’s community, inks are plant-based and homemade, turmeric is homegrown and hand grined; intends to be a work-in-progress, collaboration with people who chooses/needs it. Images will follow soon.

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Alongside my personal practice, for more than a decade now, my volunteer work supports local Indian artisans to create slow and sustainable textiles. You may view and support work in textile sustainability at https://www.weavesandwildflowers.com The profits from the sales goes back into the community thus helping in sustaining their livelihood while caring for planet Earth.

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