A journey stretching across 3,000+ kms, to distinct lands facing climate extremities to collaborate with indigenous craftpersons, namely:
◘ Kutch to find the unHeated Honcho,
◘ Ladakh to find the Himalayan (s)He-man,
◘ Mawsynram to find the Monsoon Messiah.
A catalogue for 3 soft-sculptural pieces in the form of 3 distinct weather warriors based on eco-adaptability for climate extremes :
extreme heat with hand-woven cotton, terracotta & mirrors;
extreme cold winds with raw uncut stones and leather scraps;
extreme rains with bamboo & local grass weaves.
◘ Kutch to find the unHeated Honcho,
◘ Ladakh to find the Himalayan (s)He-man,
◘ Mawsynram to find the Monsoon Messiah.
A catalogue for 3 soft-sculptural pieces in the form of 3 distinct weather warriors based on eco-adaptability for climate extremes :
extreme heat with hand-woven cotton, terracotta & mirrors;
extreme cold winds with raw uncut stones and leather scraps;
extreme rains with bamboo & local grass weaves.
WARRIORS for WEATHER
Himalayan (s)He-man
depicts another weather warrior, hailing from the mountainous Indo-Tibetan Ladakhi tribe of Ladakh, with fierce & frigid chills synonymous with the region.
This member of the Cohort represents a strong Himalayan framework resembling that of Ladakhi monasteries reinforced with stones along with a sense of Tibetan mysticism.
depicts another weather warrior, hailing from the mountainous Indo-Tibetan Ladakhi tribe of Ladakh, with fierce & frigid chills synonymous with the region.
This member of the Cohort represents a strong Himalayan framework resembling that of Ladakhi monasteries reinforced with stones along with a sense of Tibetan mysticism.
Monsoon Messiah
portrays the identity of a weather warrior from the Khasi tribe which blends into the environment and its every attribute feels earthy and moderately unrefined, just like the rainforests of Mawsynram, with highest rainfall in the world.
It seeks shelter through bamboo weaves, waterproof local shitalpati grass weaves and the water resistance peace silk blend: muga
portrays the identity of a weather warrior from the Khasi tribe which blends into the environment and its every attribute feels earthy and moderately unrefined, just like the rainforests of Mawsynram, with highest rainfall in the world.
It seeks shelter through bamboo weaves, waterproof local shitalpati grass weaves and the water resistance peace silk blend: muga
unHeated Honcho
represents the culture of the Kutchi tribe of Kutch, Gujarat and the bright summery attributes of the climate synonymous with the region.
This weather warrior is built on the key elements of the regions: mud, terracotta clay and mirrors which together constitute a cooling effect.
represents the culture of the Kutchi tribe of Kutch, Gujarat and the bright summery attributes of the climate synonymous with the region.
This weather warrior is built on the key elements of the regions: mud, terracotta clay and mirrors which together constitute a cooling effect.
