An exhibition of Artisan Designed Textiles

In 2005, Judy Frater began the first design school for artisans in India in Kutch, Gujarat. Her book, Artisans by Design chronicles the journey of developing the programme and fifteen years of artisans learning design. Each artisan profiled designed and created a textile for the book. This exhibition presents a selection of images from the book, and new textiles designed and created by the same artisans, illustrating the endless creativity of artisan designers

As part of this exhibition on 7 February 2025 in Conference Room II from 10:00 to 12:30 hrs
 

Symposium on Artisans by Design: Reflections on the journey of Education for Textile Artisans in India
The Symposium will reflect on the past and future of design education for textile artisans in India. The symposium brings together an inspiring array of voices – artisan-design graduates, educators, mentors, and experts, alongside Judy Frater, the founder of India’s pioneering design education programme for artisans and  the Founder Director Emerita of Somaiya Kala Vidya, an institute of education for artisans

Moderator: Dr. Ritu Sethi, Craft Revival Trust

(Collaboration: Craft Revival Trust)