Preview

Quilting tradition

Published by
Patriot Bureau

A lecture by Dr Madan Meena, a practising visual artist, curator and researcher who is working extensively with rural, nomadic and tribal communities will also be concurrent with the exhibition. The lecture will focus on the cultural history of the Kalbelia community, their distinct practices and professions which are reflected in their quilts and distinguishes them from other quilting traditions in India. An example is the embroidered patterns on their quilts which draw references from the texture of snake scales. As a traditional snake charmer community, the reference to the snake is evident in their folklore, music, dance, and costumes, as well as their crafts and lifestyle. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Ritu Sethi, Founder of the Craft Revival Trust and Mewa Sapera of the Kalbelia community on 19 July at 6:30 pm.

 

For more stories that cover the ongoings of Delhi NCR, follow us on:

Instagram: instagram.com/thepatriot_in/

Twitter: twitter.com/Patriot_Delhi

Facebook: facebook.com/Thepatriotnewsindia

 

 

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Recent Posts

Illegal bar busted in north-west Delhi; 25 people, including customers, held

Delhi Police raided a late-night illegal bar in Samaypur Badli, detaining 25 people and seizing…

December 5, 2025

Tamil Nadu Police bus, car gutted in fire after collision in Delhi, no casualty

A rear-end crash near Delhi Haat triggered a blaze that gutted both vehicles, though no…

December 5, 2025

Red Fort blast: Court extends NIA custody of accused Soyab by 10 days

Court grants probe agency more time as NIA pursues wider links in Red Fort blast…

December 5, 2025

Exhibition: ‘Ski(e)n —Re-membering through performance and thread’

Featuring works in thread, fabric, performance and digital media, Ski(e)n examines the body as a…

December 5, 2025

Maternal mortality in Delhi down from 0.55 in 2019 to 0.44 in 2024: Govt report

Govt report shows gains in maternal health, with better care access and fewer anaemia cases…

December 5, 2025

Car driver killed in southeast Delhi by drunk youths after argument over urinating

Delhi driver murdered after petty dispute; birthday celebration turns violent, say police

December 5, 2025