I ticked off Talat Noi from my bucket list this January and itβs been one of the most memorable day of this year so far. A beautiful sunset, a nice lager, throw in some antique furniture, an ancient church and some Chinese food and it cannot get better than that.
For most people I know, Bangkok is parties, shopping and mango sticky rice but few know that it is one of the most culturally sound cities in the world - a beautiful blend of old & new. And Talat Noi is at the very heart of it.
One day was too less for this beautiful place so counting days until I m headed back.
All images taken from iPhone.
[ Talad Noi, Bangkok, Chinatown, History of Talad Noi, Thailand Archives, Hong Sieng Kong ]
A few days back, while conversing with a friend about the significance of art in our lives whether we are an artist or not led me to reflect on the very moment I was drawn to art as a child. Perhaps it was in the first or second standard when I became mesmerised by a particular painting of a sunset at the sea. The ripples in the water were dipped in gold, and a boat was moving towards the setting sun. It was painted by a senior in the eleventh standard, and I couldnβt help but feel that she possessed some magical ability to create such a captivating masterpiece.
I also remember the indigo sweater knitted by my nani and how our backboard filled with chart papers looked like a world of wonder. As an adult, Iβve realised how art has shaped the values that guide my life and how it reflects in my work and thoughts. So, when I attended the @indiaartfair this year, as I have every year before, I was transported back to the initial feeling that made this world so special. Some artworks fulfilled my soul, while others ignited my curiosity. Others delved into historical subjects that I wasnβt familiar with, and some offered glimpses into the future we are headed towards. Amidst all this, time seemed to stand still, as if I had been detached from the everyday concerns that demand my attention.
Image 1 : @dag.world
Image 2 : Wearing a saree from @savetheloomstore
Image 3 : @yayoi_kasuma
Image 4 : @artbykisalayvora
Image 5 : @radhakrishnan.sreeman@gallerienvya
Image 6 : Please tag in the comment below as I missed documenting the name
Image 7 : @inheritedartsforum
Image 8 : @subodhguptastudio
Image 10 : @radharathistudio
Image 11 : @yayoikusama.dots
Image 12 : @biraajdodiya
Image 13 : @studiomiyaando
Image 14 : @hakushah
Image 15 : G Ravinder Reddy
Image 16 : @jayatikaushikstudio
Image 17 : @ishapimpalkhare
Image 18, 19 & 20 : Artist unknown, please tag in the comments below.
#indiaartfair
#TheArtofDraping
My love affair with saree started young just like any other Indian girl - by draping dupattas like a saree and admiring myself in the mirror. Winters at school were my favourite time - teachers dressed in trench coats, high necks, jackets & sweaters paired elegantly with sarees & sunglasses, each offering a masterclass of distinct personal style. I guess people actually had distinct personal styles before the era of Instagram π€·ββοΈ!
But my world opened up to new horizons when I came across @thesariseries by @borderandfall back in 2017. Although I knew sarees could be draped in multiple ways since my Nani & Dadi wore it in a different style, my mom wore the classic Nivi drape, my South Indian neighbours wore it differently, our dance drapes for both Bharatnatyam and Mohiniattam were different and my Bengali neighbours wore it differently during Durga Puja - but the stunning regional drapes from all across India, I felt like a child lost in a wonderland, only this wonderland comprised of drapes!
And when I got the opportunity to work with one of the main contributors of The Sari Series @rashmivarma - it felt like a beginning of something special. To learn from her and witness her love for drapes was a privilege β€οΈ.
A huge shoutout to @sanjaymubarikpur@raw_mango team for the support β€οΈ.
@serendipityartsfestival 2025 - you will remain etched in my memory.
Curated by @rashmivarma
Draping by @llrakshasinghll
All sarees by @raw_mango
Contributors @borderandfall@rtakapurchishti@raw_mango
Exhibition & graphic design by @vertex_inc
A special mention to @ruchi_manchekar for always being a call away β¨.
#TheArtOfDraping
Infinite Drape (14/12/2025 - 21/12/2025) at @serendipityartsfestival curated by @rashmivarma and drapes by πββοΈ explores the everyday practice and formal craft of sari draping in India. Forms of embodied knowledge passed down through generations, draping reflects identity, culture, labour, gender, history, form, beauty and function. Sculptural and practical, forms of wearing the sari are ever changing and evolving with no two drapes alike.
The exhibition features The Sari Series: An Anthology of Drape by Border&Fall @borderandfall@thesariseries in dialogue with the saris Raw Mango @raw_mango . Both The Sari Series and Raw Mango have contributed to a perceptible shift in how the sari is seen and worn, articulating draping as both personal and collective language.
All sarees were draped by yours truly πββοΈ
Exhibition & Graphic Design @vertex_inc
Thanks to @borderandfall@rashmivarma for making me a part of this beautiful project β€οΈ. And thanks to all the amazing volunteers and staff who helped us make it impeccable π.
#serendipityartsfestival #infinitedrape
![I ticked off Talat Noi from my bucket list this January and itβs been one of the most memorable day of this year so far. A beautiful sunset, a nice lager, throw in some antique furniture, an ancient church and some Chinese food and it cannot get better than that.For most people I know, Bangkok is parties, shopping and mango sticky rice but few know that it is one of the most culturally sound cities in the world - a beautiful blend of old & new. And Talat Noi is at the very heart of it.One day was too less for this beautiful place so counting days until I m headed back.All images taken from iPhone.[ Talad Noi, Bangkok, Chinatown, History of Talad Noi, Thailand Archives, Hong Sieng Kong ]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6766125448236916194941_0_e0e12e6df6e73d0a25ca30ffb350015c.jpg?o=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&h=25848b376f3d9843df6fbfa7fde3112f)
