Meet & Greet

Hi, I’m Nisha, an architect based in Nepal. I was introduced to Indian craftsmanship during my internship in India. The firm worked closely with artisans to design metal and wood artefacts for home décor. Since then, I’ve been fascinated with the crafts. When I came across MAP’s course on the history of the Indian craft, I eagerly joined.

Hi, this is Asiah from Karachi, Pakistan. I am a textile designer and an academic. I’m associated with the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture Karachi (https://www.indusvalley.edu.pk/home). All these lectures were extremely insightful. Thank you for making this wealth of knowledge accessible.

Hello all, I am Shweta Dehury a graduate in art history from University of Hyderabad, I did my dissertation in the craftsmanship of uniforms. I wish to broaden my field and indulge myself more to keep working on my research and I am very thankful for this course.

Hello everyone! I am Rikimi Madhukaillya. I have completed my History of Arts graduation from Viswa bharati-Santiniketan, MA (Arts and Aesthetics) from JNU and PhD from Kurukshetra university. I have been writing & curating Arts as well as teaching History of Arts, Design and Architecture for almost 17 years now. Presently serving MIT ADT University as an Associate Professor.

Hi everyone, this is Akhil, from the coast of Kerala, working on Trade and Crafts of Coromandel coast at Centre for Historical Studies, JNU. I thoroughly enjoyed the introduction of Dr. Garimella, however missed the second lecture because of fieldwork and travelling. I am looking forward to hear more ideas and build a network to document the history of craft on the coast of Coromandel and in the South India and challenge the existing notions of it., to produce an account of knowledge. Hoping for more and more ideas!

Hi everyone – My name is Nandini Sampat and I am an architect based out of Mumbai. The work of our studio has involved collaborating with artists and crafts people from different parts of our country. Being a research based studio the historical context and understanding has always been of great interest and I am always looking to learn more from people working in the space. I also look forward to interacting with everyone in the group!,

Namaste from Juhu, a coastal neighbourhood in bustling Bombay! I’m Shruti a jewellery designer, jeweller and amateur photographer. A quest for celebrating humanistic values and sustainable practices form the heart of my current projects. I look forward to deepening my awareness here with all of you and Dr Garimella

In contrast to most of the students or artists who have introduced themselves before in this forum, I am a finance professional who is interested in Indian arts & philosophy. I enrolled in this course because of my understanding that craft is applied art & would like to know more. I have thoroughly enjoyed both the lectures & look forward to the rest of the course.

I would also like to bring to attention some of the adverse reactions against Crystal Palace, which Dr Annapurna may very well cover in the rest of the course. But here is a link about how the Palace was seen in Russian literature, both positively & negatively. All I knew about the Crystal Palace before this course was from Notes from the Underground by Dostoevsky.

https://sarahjyoung.com/site/2010/04/20/crystal-palace-russian-literature-1/

https://sarahjyoung.com/site/2010/04/22/the-crystal-palace-in-russian-literature-2/

Hello everyone, I am Anoukshya. I am doing my Masters in Photography Design at NID, Gandhinagar. I am from Odisha, India. I share a great interest on working with analogue Photography & processes. Currently I am planning on doing my Graduation Project which is related to craftmanship and folklore of Odisha. So far the sessions with Dr. Garimella is quite insightful and I am looking forward to learn more. Thankyou for this opportunity.

I am Priyanka Baweja, a Design Educator and an artist from Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA…..presently I am doing PhD on “Thewa Craft”. My journey mostly covers the Gem and Jewellery area and I believe crafts hold stories, stir feelings, and display the distinct touch of human hands. Thank you for this wonderful initiative to discuss and learn about rich cultural heritage and appreciate the unique value of handmade creations in today’s increasingly digital world. Looking forward to hear from the experts.

Hello everyone! I’m Sana from Karachi, currently working as a filmmaker with an academic background in History, pop culture and arts in medeival South Asia. I’m excited to start the course and know more about the topic w a focus on crafts, which isnt smth I’ve previously looked at. Feel free to shoot me a msg or discuss anything else

Hello everyone!

I am Megha, a PhD student at Nottingham Trent University. My research revolves around exploring the immaterial relationships between textiles and nature. Craft, creativity, and the possibilities their stories embody have always been subjects close to my heart. As a co-founder of Again and Again Agency, I work with design and craft organisations and communities in the UK and India in the context of sustainability and well-being.

The series has been an enriching experience so far. I am particularly interested in the upcoming session – ‘Drawing, Collecting and Colonial Modernity in India’. I look forward to connecting with fellow craft enthusiasts! Feel free to reach out if you share similar interests.

• Hi, I am Shrinidhi Sunder, a textile designer from NID, Ahmedabad. I have always fascinated and intrigued by the different flavours of the country, which makes me try out new recipes. I love to cook and bake. And so with the crafts. I belive that crafts are more that just a practise. It is an IDENTITY of a place and has alot to say in terms of its culture, geography, school of thought and much more.

Thank you, Sara! I’d love to take the lead. Hello everyone! I’m Krishna, a Research and Production Associate here at the MAP Academy. I share a passion for art, performance, and the diverse cultural histories of South Asia. I’ll be overseeing our discussions here in the forum, and I eagerly look forward to learning more about each of you – your interests, experiences with craft, and what aspects of this course thrills you the most.