Lines of Resistance: Water and Caste in the Subcontinent
This work emerges from an extended engagement with the material, emotional, and historical layers of the water crisis across marginalized communities. Through stitching, drawing, layering, and textile-based documentation, I explored the lived realities of those who carry water not only on their bodies, but through generations of inequality.
For centuries, Dalit and Adivasi women have faced exclusion, violence, humiliation, and daily harassment simply for collecting water—a basic human right turned into a site of control and oppression. This research-led process deepened my understanding of the socio-economic disparities that continue to shape access to water.
This piece stands as both a testimony and a tribute—to resilience, labour, dignity, and resistance.
Grateful and deeply honoured that this work is now part of the @lpoddar Ms. Lekha Poddar Museum Collection. 💧#LinesOfResistance#TheWeightOfWater
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Last night exhibition opening at Mobilier National on Textiles from France and India. These exceptional pieces from my collection. No 1-2-3 Michelangelo Triptych in the Sistine created in Gold Brocade by Rahul Jain in his Asha workshop in Varanasi 2018. No 4- Black brocade Textile crated by Manish Arora 2015. No 5-6- White Muslin Kurta with white on white Applique from Lucknow early 20th Century. No 7.- Seven yokings in Satin weave woven in Varanasi by Astha Butail 2015 No 8- 2 Red Satin Weave Tent Panels made in Varanasi in the Asha workshop of Rahul Jain 2017#paris#textiles
Indigo Vats at Shyamji’s studio in Bhujodi, Kutch, Gujarat. It was an absolute treat to spend time with him and learn so much about Nomadic culture of the region #nomad #rabari🦁🔰 #kutch #gujarat#c#tribes #india
