Santati

19/12/2023

In continuation with the shawl we saw yesterday, we present to you -

SHIKARGAH

Shawl, in Zari & Pashmina made in complementary twill weave (tapestry technique / kani weaving)

Designed by Waseem Ahmed & Created by Atiq Ahmed

Ganderbal in Srinagar, Kashmir (2022 )

This shawl took two years to weave, and carries the enduring theme of the Shikargah — scenes of the royal hunt which appear in Persian and Mughal paintings and textiles.
It has been woven by a third generation artist, who is also an expert in the refurbishing, re-designing and restoration of antique pashmina shawls.
The use of metallic yarn with the pashmina to create the kind of intricate patterns as are seen here is not common in the tradition of kani weaving from Kashmir.

Watch this space for another exquisite piece from Kashmir currently displayed at the Sutr Santati - then. now. next.

🌟open till 7th January 2024

🌟National gallery of modern art, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)

🌟Guided walk-through (daily)- 11.30am -12.30pm & 4pm - 5pm

Curated by
Special advisor:
Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,
Photo credits

08/12/2023

The very special curation will remain open for a few more days. Do visit the wonderous textiles of Tamil Nadu

🌟Till December 10, 11 am to 7pm

🌟Malligai, No 2/15 Cenotaph 1st Lane, Ganapathy Colony Main Rd, Teynampet, Chennai.

Curated by

Special advisors and .viswanathan

Presented by and

02/12/2023

We are happy to invite you for a 2-day symposium celebrating the unique handmade textiles exhibited at Sutr Santati. Mumbai. The symposium includes talks and viewings of exclusive textiles and stories with eminent dignitaries from the industry.

Please note that there's a limitation of capacity and reservations will be made on first come first served basis. Kindly fill the google form in the below link for participation request. We will send a confirmation email to the first respondents as per capacity.

🌟🌟 https://forms.gle/eywsTAfWJWQ4KWvk9

Here's a detailed outline of the schedule.

7th DECEMBER, THURSDAY
🌟 Session 1 — 11:30 AM to 1.30 PM

Viewing of an edition of Textile Manufactures of India (Watson’s Volumes) led by Savitha Suri

at
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Town Hall, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai

🌟Session 2 — 3 PM to 5 PM

Visit to Chanakya School of Craft, and conversation with the Creative Director- Karishma Swali
at
A-501, 5th Floor, Peninsula Business Park, Tower - A
Ganpat Rao Kadam Marg, W, Lower Parel, Mumbai

8th DECEMBER, FRIDAY

🌟Session 3 — 11:30 AM to 1 PM

Walkthrough of the exhibition SUTR SANTATI: Then Now Next with curator Lavina Baldota and Special Advisor Mayank Mansingh Kaul
at
National Gallery of Modern Art
Sir Cowasji Jahangir Public Hall, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai

🌟Session 4 — 3 PM to 5 PM

Keeper Of Stories — Talk by textile designer Ashdeen Lilaowala on the Parsi Gara tradition of textiles, with a viewing of antique and vintage textiles from his personal collection.

at
ASHDEEN
First Floor, Vaswani House, 7, BEST Marg, Colaba, Mumbai

Curated by
Special advisor:
Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,
Featuring : .suri .school

02/12/2023

About last evening...

A very special opening just for you Chennai - a curation of the wonderous textiles of Tamil Nadu.

Mark your calender

🌟December 2 - 6, 11 am to 7pm

🌟Malligai, No 2/15 Cenotaph 1st Lane, Ganapathy Colony Main Rd, Teynampet, Chennai.

Curated by

Special advisors and .viswanathan

Presented by and

30/11/2023

Mark your calender - CHENNAI
A special edition of Sutr Santati specially on the wondrous journey of the Textiles of Tamil Nadu..

December 2 - 6th, 11 am to 7pm

26/11/2023

It's day. Join us to celebrate with a guided walk through focusing specially on the nationalist themed artworks.

🌟 National Gallery of modern art .mumbai

🌟 10AM to 8PM

🌟 Guided walk through at 11.30 AM & 4 PM

In picture - The preamble to the Indian constitution woven in the Tangaliya weaving tradition by Anandbhai Rathod from Surendranagar Gujarat. This piece is designed by Aditya Shrimali

24/11/2023

Visit us in honour of the incredible artisans of India.

🌟Now open till 7th January 2024

🌟National gallery of modern art, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)

🌟Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am -12.30pm & 4pm - 5pm

Curated by
Special advisor:
Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,

Featuring : .india

23/11/2023

Visit us in honour of the incredible artisans of India.

🌟Now open till 7th January 2024

🌟National gallery of modern art, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)

🌟Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am -12.30pm & 4pm - 5pm

Curated by
Special advisor:
Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,
Featuring :
.lucknow

22/11/2023

Each masterpiece in the curation of Sutr Santati stands as a tribute to the nation's expertise, fervor, and distinctive viewpoints, presenting a rich tapestry of artistry. Join us in honoring these visionaries at our exhibition, where the eloquence of textiles resonates with the depth of their craftsmanship and imaginative spirit.
🌟Now open till 7th January 2024

🌟National gallery of modern art, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)

🌟Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am -12.30pm & 4pm - 5pm

Curated by
Special advisor:
Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,
Featuring :

19/11/2023

Showcasing some of the finest examples of India's rich textile heritage, the third edition of Sutr Santati is now open for public viewing @ .mumbai till January 7, 2024.

Stay tuned for more bites of the colourful inaugural ceremony graced by the beautiful . We are thankful for her presence and appreciation for all the artisans of wonderful Indian textiles. Her words of encouragement will inspire many to keep striving for further enhancing our craftsmanship & design.

Overview of the wonderful artworks coming up soon in this space. We hope you are just as excited as we are. Visit the exhibition

National Gallery of Modern Art, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai
19th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)
Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am-12.30pm & 4pm-5pm

Curated by
Special advisor: Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,

18/11/2023

Our co-creators, including textile artists, designers, and dedicated organizations, breathe life into threads, crafting intricate designs that tell compelling stories. Each masterpiece stands as a tribute to the nation's expertise, fervor, and distinctive viewpoints, presenting a rich tapestry of artistry. Join us in honoring these visionaries at our exhibition, where the eloquence of textiles resonates with the depth of their craftsmanship and imaginative spirit.
🌟19th November 2023
(upto 7th January 2024)

🌟National gallery of modern art, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)
🌟Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am -12.30pm & 4pm - 5pm

Curated by
Special advisor:
Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,
Featuring :

16/11/2023

The much-anticipated announcement is here : Sutr Santati @ Mumbai

National Gallery of Modern Art, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai
19th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)
Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am-12.30pm & 4pm-5pm

Following the resounding success of the inaugural exhibition at Delhi in August 2022, and its international debut at the Melbourne Museum, "Sutr Santati" is now set to unveil in Mumbai. We have an even more profound and extensive showcase of handmade textiles and craftsmanship of Indian heritage.

Curated by
Special advisor: Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,

16/11/2023

The much-anticipated announcement is here : Sutr Santati @ Mumbai

National Gallery of Modern Art, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai
19th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)
Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am-12.30pm & 4pm-5pm

Following the resounding success of the inaugural exhibition at Delhi in August 2022, and its international debut at the Melbourne Museum, "Sutr Santati" is now set to unveil in Mumbai. We have an even more profound and extensive showcase of handmade textiles and craftsmanship of Indian heritage.

Curated by
Special advisor:  Exhibition Designer: 
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,

15/11/2023

Our co-creators, including textile artists, designers, and dedicated organizations, breathe life into threads, crafting intricate designs that tell compelling stories. Each masterpiece stands as a tribute to the nation's expertise, fervor, and distinctive viewpoints, presenting a rich tapestry of artistry. Join us in honoring these visionaries at our exhibition, where the eloquence of textiles resonates with the depth of their craftsmanship and imaginative spirit.
🌟19th November 2023
(upto 7th January 2024)

🌟National gallery of modern art, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)
🌟Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am -12.30pm & 4pm - 5pm

Curated by
Special advisor:
Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,
Featuring : .KarBihar

14/11/2023

Step into a world where creativity intertwines with fabric. Textile artists, designers, committed organisations - our co-creators who bring life to threads, weaving stories through intricate designs. Each piece is a testament to the nation's skill, passion, and unique perspective, showcasing a diverse tapestry of artistry. Join us as we celebrate these visionaries in our exhibition, where the language of textiles speaks volumes of their craft and creativity.
🌟19th November 2023
(upto 7th January 2024)

🌟National gallery of modern art, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)
🌟Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am -12.30pm & 4pm - 5pm

Curated by
Special advisor:
Exhibition Designer:
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,
Featuring :

04/11/2023

The much-anticipated announcement is here : Sutr Santati @ Mumbai

National Gallery of Modern Art, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai
19th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
(closed on Mondays and public holidays)
Guided walk through (daily)- 11.30am-12.30pm & 4pm-6pm

Following the resounding success of the inaugural exhibition at Delhi in August 2022, and its international debut at the Melbourne Museum, "Sutr Santati" is now set to unveil in Mumbai. We have an even more profound and extensive showcase of handmade textiles and craftsmanship of Indian heritage.

Curated by
Special advisor: , Exhibition Designer: 
Exhibition partners : .mumbai
Presented by
with special thanks to ,

03/10/2023

A learning module led by
Dr. Monisha Ahmed & Mayank Mansingh Kaul on the cultural, aesthetic and historical aspects of Indian textiles
Merces, Goa
3rd - 5th November 2023
The module will feature a demonstration of elemental weaving techniques using a table loom and an illustrated presentation on handloom weaving with Goan artisans by Poonam Pandit
Please write in for more information and registration to [email protected] / WhatsApp +91 98101 33045

04/09/2023

It’s a wrap!!! Thank you Melbourne for a fantastic response. Extremely grateful for Melbourne Museum and Museums Victoria, their stupendous team for putting up Sutr Santati in record time. A special thank you to Rohini Kappadath for working so hard and promoting the exhibition🙏

03/09/2023

Closing Day of Sutr Santati Then.Now.Next.. at Melbourne Museum

Celebrating 75 years of India’s independence, Sutr Santati showcases 75 hand-woven textiles created by contemporary Indian designers.

15/08/2023

11/07/2023

Presented as part of the Sutr Santati: Then. Now. Next exhibition at Melbourne Museum, Melbourne designers discuss contemporary Indian textiles, craftsmanship a

15/06/2023

10/06/2023

Udhbhava ( Birth) : is constantly exploring materials that are connected to handcraft. He works primarily with natural indigo pigment on Khadi textiles, handloom textiles, paper and canvas.  He states that ‘Indigo for me is like Vibuthi or Kumkuma, a spiritual pigment which represents a deep meditative space and has no form.’
 
With his work he explores the realm of raw energy: movement, patterns, textures and decay in nature—an inherent vibration that is omnipresent and ever-evolving.

Unbleached khadi, granite rock, natural indigo, Hand-painted
by Abishek Ganesh J - Kai Murai
Bangalore, Karnataka
2022
 
Textile artwork Curated by  ,Curator santatithennownext

                          

30/05/2023

Kantilo Stambh

Kansa, a unique alloy of copper and tin, is a revered form of metalworking practised in India for centuries - the Nilamadhaba Temple to Lord Neela Madhab in Odisha forms a prominent site of the craft.
The Kantilo Stambh, is a reinvention of Anish Kapoor’s ‘Taratantara’ work. Contrasting the evenly-beaten exterior, its hidden golden elliptical ends grab attention, countering the parent form’s monotones.
Artisan: Zameer Ahmed

“The exhibition ‘Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is a specially curated cultural project for the 2nd G20 CWG meeting (May 14 to 17, 2023) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The theme of the exhibition is predicated on and reflective of the second priority of the Culture Working Group (CWG) - ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future.’ The exhibition was held at Kala Bhoomi - Odisha Crafts Museum from the 16-22 May 2023.‘ Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is composed of three constituent experiences - Akshara, Stambh and demonstrations by master artisans and teachers.”

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30/05/2023

Copper Damroo Stambh

Copperware craft was traditionally used in vessels and musical instruments, given its health benefits. For copper objects, the base is first created and later subjected to heat in a kiln, to soften the metal, enabling moulding. It is then beaten into the required form, with
individual pieces are later fused.
The Copper Damroo Stambh is a composite of four individual copper perch stools. The lean centre of the stools radiates outwards to form bulbous edges, appearing as protruding
‘kaan’ (ears).
Artisan: Hitesh Parmar

“The exhibition ‘Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is a specially curated cultural project for the 2nd G20 CWG meeting (May 14 to 17, 2023) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The theme of the exhibition is predicated on and reflective of the second priority of the Culture Working Group (CWG) - ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future.’ The exhibition was held at Kala Bhoomi - Odisha Crafts Museum from the 16-22 May 2023.‘ Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is composed of three constituent experiences - Akshara, Stambh and demonstrations by master artisans and teachers.”

Images: Courtesy of Devashish Gaur and Sourabh Chouhan

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28/05/2023

Kantilo Stambh

Kansa, a unique alloy of copper and tin, is a revered form of metalworking practised in India for centuries - the Nilamadhaba Temple to Lord Neela Madhab in Odisha forms a prominent site of the craft.
The Kantilo Stambh, is a reinvention of Anish Kapoor’s ‘Taratantara’ work. Contrasting the evenly-beaten exterior, its hidden golden elliptical ends grab attention, countering the parent form’s monotones.
Artisan: Zameer Ahmed

“The exhibition ‘Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is a specially curated cultural project for the 2nd G20 CWG meeting (May 14 to 17, 2023) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The theme of the exhibition is predicated on and reflective of the second priority of the Culture Working Group (CWG) - ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future.’ The exhibition was held at Kala Bhoomi - Odisha Crafts Museum from the 16-22 May 2023.‘ Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is composed of three constituent experiences - Akshara, Stambh and demonstrations by master artisans and teachers.”

Images: Courtesy of Devashish Gaur and Sourabh Chouhan

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28/05/2023

Samaya Kerala Stambh

Like most metalcraft, brass craftsmanship goes back several millennia in India, and is widely used to for cookware, figurines and objects. The craft involves melting the alloy of copper and zinc in a foundry.
The Samaya Kerala Stambh presents a traditional function – the deepmala – in a contemporary format. The stambh is a tall structure inspired by Constantin Brancusi’s work.
Artisan: Bothy Majnu

“The exhibition ‘Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is a specially curated cultural project for the 2nd G20 CWG meeting (May 14 to 17, 2023) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The theme of the exhibition is predicated on and reflective of the second priority of the Culture Working Group (CWG) - ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future.’ The exhibition was held at Kala Bhoomi - Odisha Crafts Museum from the 16-22 May 2023.‘ Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is composed of three constituent experiences - Akshara, Stambh and demonstrations by master artisans and teachers.”

Images: Courtesy of Devashish Gaur and Sourabh Chouhan

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28/05/2023

White Metal Patrawork Stambh

Metalwork has been used for functional and decorative pieces - jewelry, objects and utensils - in India over millennia. In the White Metal Patrawork craft, a shaped piece of wood is clad with silver sheets embossed with desired motifs and hammered onto the surface.
The White Metal Patrawork Stambh is
composed of four silver-clad metal stools
and central spheres with a textured and
hammered look, on whose either side are base plates. A central stainless steel rod holds the assemblage, an example of Rajasthani crafts skills, in place.
Artisan: Sohan Singh

“The exhibition ‘Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is a specially curated cultural project for the 2nd G20 CWG meeting (May 14 to 17, 2023) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The theme of the exhibition is predicated on and reflective of the second priority of the Culture Working Group (CWG) - ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future.’ The exhibition was held at Kala Bhoomi - Odisha Crafts Museum from the 16-22 May 2023.‘ Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is composed of three constituent experiences - Akshara, Stambh and demonstrations by master artisans and teachers.”

Images: Courtesy of Devashish Gaur and Sourabh Chouhan

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27/05/2023

Moonshadow Longpi Stambh

Attributed to Goddess Panthobi, the Manipur Pottery tradition is most famously practised in Longpi village of the state’s Ukhrul District.
Unusual for not relying on a potter’s wheel, the craft combines ‘Humnali’, a special clay, with black serpentinite stone, in a 3:2 ratio. The mixture is shaped by hand, before being placed
in a kiln for between five to nine hours.
The Moonshadow Longpi Stambh extends this traditional craft with size, through a trio of vases that stack vertically.
Artisan: Mathew Sasa

“The exhibition ‘Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is a specially curated cultural project for the 2nd G20 CWG meeting (May 14 to 17, 2023) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The theme of the exhibition is predicated on and reflective of the second priority of the Culture Working Group (CWG) - ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future.’ The exhibition was held at Kala Bhoomi - Odisha Crafts Museum from the 16-22 May 2023.‘ Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is composed of three constituent experiences - Akshara, Stambh and demonstrations by master artisans and teachers.”

Images: Courtesy of Devashish Gaur and Sourabh Chouhan

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27/05/2023

“The exhibition ‘Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is a specially curated cultural project for the 2nd G20 CWG meeting (May 14 to 17, 2023) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The theme of the exhibition is predicated on and reflective of the second priority of the Culture Working Group (CWG) - ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future.’ The exhibition was held at Kala Bhoomi - Odisha Crafts Museum from the 16-22 May 2023.‘ Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is composed of three constituent experiences - Akshara, Stambh and demonstrations by master artisans and teachers.”

Images: Courtesy of Devashish Gaur and Sourabh Chouhan

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27/05/2023

Multi-ball Brass Stambh

Like most metalcraft, brass craftsmanship goes back
several millennia in India, and is widely used to for cookware, figurines and objects. The craft involves melting the alloy of copper and zinc in a foundry.
The Multi-ball Brass Stambh is crafted from hand-beaten brass, and standing at five feet, is reminiscent of the moons. Its solid structure showcases the skill of its makers, the gleaming brass finish adding
timeless elegance.
Artisan: Khubi Chand

“The exhibition ‘Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is a specially curated cultural project for the 2nd G20 CWG meeting (May 14 to 17, 2023) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The theme of the exhibition is predicated on and reflective off the second priority of the Culture Working Group (CWG) - ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future.’ The exhibition was held at Kala Bhoomi - Odisha Crafts Museum from the 16-22 May 2023.‘ Sustain: The Craft Idiom’ is composed of three constituent experiences - Akshara, Stambh and demonstrations by master artisans and teachers.”

Images: Courtesy of Devashish Gaur and Sourabh Chouhan

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