12/07/2026
The making of DAWN -
Swipe through to get a glimpse of the process and the craft.
Craft is the DNA of our cultural fabric. It is what has always unified us. This series is a
reflection of that.
It is the thread running through how we understand ourselves and each other.
When traditional knowledge meets meaningful collaboration, craft is no longer confined to
the past. It becomes a bridge to the future.
In these textile panels, Rai Bandhani is interpreted through a contemporary lens.
Rather than following heritage motifs of geometry, flora, or fauna, the Bandhani creates
free-flowing lines that suggest movement, possibility, and change.
Each work is naturally dyed, crafted in Bandhani on tussar silk.
The colours have been chosen with intention. They echo the tones of soil, stone, and
landscape.
Clusters of Bandhani dots and lines run through the work. Alongside plain dyed panels
together, they form the body of these textile pieces.
Each panel holds a delicate balance: what do we retain from the past, and what do we
change as we move into the future?
The overall language is free-flowing and fluid.
Moving away from rigidity and convention.
Towards a space of freedom, collaboration, and unison.
