Can’t believe it’s been 22 years! It was a pleasant surprise to receive an email from Ms Mala Mukherjee who had photographed me in 2003. I had forgotten all about it but she reminded me that it was from the sets of Shubho Mahurat, a film by Rituporno Ghosh. Then it all came flashing back. Many of these photos were in ‘my house’ in the film. It is part of the show called Touching Light at Museo Camera in Gurgaon from today- 23rd August to 29th September. All info is on the poster. My Ma went and said it was a wonderful show. Go check it out if you are in Gurgaon or NCR. @museo_camera #MalaMukerjee
Can’t believe it’s been 22 years! It was a pleasant surprise to receive an email from Ms Mala Mukherjee who had photographed me in 2003. I had forgotten all about it but she reminded me that it was from the sets of Shubho Mahurat, a film by Rituporno Ghosh. Then it all came flashing back. Many of these photos were in ‘my house’ in the film. It is part of the show called Touching Light at Museo Camera in Gurgaon from today- 23rd August to 29th September. All info is on the poster. My Ma went and said it was a wonderful show. Go check it out if you are in Gurgaon or NCR. @museo_camera #MalaMukerjee
Can’t believe it’s been 22 years! It was a pleasant surprise to receive an email from Ms Mala Mukherjee who had photographed me in 2003. I had forgotten all about it but she reminded me that it was from the sets of Shubho Mahurat, a film by Rituporno Ghosh. Then it all came flashing back. Many of these photos were in ‘my house’ in the film. It is part of the show called Touching Light at Museo Camera in Gurgaon from today- 23rd August to 29th September. All info is on the poster. My Ma went and said it was a wonderful show. Go check it out if you are in Gurgaon or NCR. @museo_camera #MalaMukerjee
‘I was recently interviewed by @ind.igenous, a platform which explores the arts from the Indian subcontinent. Our conversation flowed around my early years, my experiences from various film sets, memories of the people I worked with, the films I’ve directed…and life in general. In times of sound bites, its refreshing to have an in depth conversation about ones work and life. Thank you @aryamasen and @ind.igenous for asking questions that made me think deeper about my journey. The interview can be watched on the Ind.igenous YouTube channel.’
‘I was recently interviewed by @ind.igenous, a platform which explores the arts from the Indian subcontinent. Our conversation flowed around my early years, my experiences from various film sets, memories of the people I worked with, the films I’ve directed…and life in general. In times of sound bites, its refreshing to have an in depth conversation about ones work and life. Thank you @aryamasen and @ind.igenous for asking questions that made me think deeper about my journey. The interview can be watched on the Ind.igenous YouTube channel.’
‘I was recently interviewed by @ind.igenous, a platform which explores the arts from the Indian subcontinent. Our conversation flowed around my early years, my experiences from various film sets, memories of the people I worked with, the films I’ve directed…and life in general. In times of sound bites, its refreshing to have an in depth conversation about ones work and life. Thank you @aryamasen and @ind.igenous for asking questions that made me think deeper about my journey. The interview can be watched on the Ind.igenous YouTube channel.’
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
Just back from a few lovely days in Bangalore. Unbearable traffic aside, I love the city — mainly for its trees and people. And some amazing cultural spaces. Finally visited the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and was amazed by the space, their programming, food, and energy—it truly nourishes the city. My parents and I were there in full support, as were many others. I was there as a handloom wearer and advocate and also as a sister. Chiara Nath and my brother Siddhartha, co-curated and designed River Weaves – Brocades of Banaras by Chandra Jain. Chandra ji has spent decades reviving the weaves, and this exhibition and the book that I released, beautifully capture that journey. It was special to share the dais with Laila Tyabji, whom I deeply adore and admire. It was refreshing to see Chandra ji’s husband and son quietly working and supporting the initiative, with the spotlight rightly only on her. The panelists were all women, and so were most of the assistants and all this without much ado. It was good to meet the master weavers from Banaras — Shahid Junaid, Nadeem Ahmad and Amresh Kushwaha, who were fully acknowledged and appreciated. Often they remain faceless and nameless in public spaces even while their craft is being celebrated. The show and the book are a treasure for all sari and handloom lovers. If you are in Bangalore, do go to BIC and see the show and get your copy of the book. @chandraa.jain @kimkhabbychandrajain @siddharthadasstudio @siddharthadas_india @nath.chiara @bicblr @lailatyabji
