The Story Behind Gold Threadwork: Zardozi
The word zari conjures up a fairy tale of grace, beauty, and opulence, and has been adding glitter and glamour to our wardrobes for centuries. But do you know the story behind this rich and royal tradition? Some of you may be aware that zari is more closely linked to its Persian roots, especially the Mughal period,but the fact […]
Designers as Social Activists in the Context of Craft Clusters in India
Note: This abstract is for a paper presented by Anahita Suri at the Design Challenges conference at the Barreira Art and Design Institute, Valencia, Spain, on 10th September 2020. Craft – an integral part of the conduit to create something beautiful – is a visual representation of the human imagination given life through the hand. The […]
Fanny pack, outcome of exploring materials!
This is a fanny pack made out of metal wires (specifically copper). The thin, differently gauged wires were soldered together to create a pattern, the process termed as ‘Filigree’. Since ages, it is a form of delicate and intricate work mainly used to make beautiful fine jewellery. This product is a result of a module […]
Weaving New Interpretations for Traditional Textiles and Techniques using Design Interventions
Introduction The article is a summary of Design Intervention by the author done during period of 2018-2019, to create new designs in traditional Extra-weft weave of Bhuj, Gujrat with Kala cotton yarn. Field visits along with interviews with weavers to understand the traditional techniques and motifs revealed some gaps that could be addressed. The aim […]
Heal
The word Heal means ‘to restore or to cure’. Heal is a power. The idea here is to look after sustainability through healing textiles and natural fibers that are made from plant fibers. So, I chose a turmeric plant as my inspiration, and studied each element to use in my collection. The turmeric plant has […]
