This exhibition brings together stories of tradition and memory that are often overlooked. Instead of focusing on professional artisans, it highlights the women of Birbhum—mothers, daughters, and wives—who, though not formally trained in weaving or embroidery, create beautiful pieces of art at home. These women have always made kanthas not to sell, but as personal gifts for their families, stitching care and warmth into everyday items.

The project goes beyond just looking at the craft; it explores memory and presence. Artists Himangshu Sarma, Rabiul Khan, Ritushree Mondal, and Surajit Mudi work alongside these women as partners, creating a ‘pedagogical site’ a place of shared learning. Here, the process of making becomes a conversation, connecting the past and the present, and linking the individual with the community.

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Visuals: Animikh and Sandipan Chatterjee

Editor: Sudhanshu