NILA HOUSE

REVISITING TRADITIONS: A showcase of artisanal textiles from Kutch

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Kutch is one of the few significant craft regions of India to have stood the test of time and nature, keeping its ancient practices of weaving; printing and dyeing alive in their utmost purity. This exhibition is the culmination of a 6-month commissioned project wherein 5 young artisans from Kutch used natural indigo as a colour of expression and identity to create unique pieces in their respective traditional crafts: Abdulrauf Khatri - Ajrakh; Suresh Maganlal - Tangaliya; Aziz Khatri - Bandhani; Khimji Vankar - Kutch weaving; Shakil Khatri - Batik.

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Taking inspiration from these textile practices, designer Ujjawal Dubey collaborated with the artisans to create a small collection of garments. This collaboration reinforces the Nila House philosophy of enabling equal dialogues and co-creation between artisans and designers. Here, we mark our first step towards the revival of true Indigo in a region which truly identifies with this magical dye.

2019 - 2020