Hand and machine embroidery, cutting, layering, staining with tea-leaves, burning

The Universe in My Tea-cup, [Set of 30], 2015, [10.25 x 8.5 inches – framed]

High Rises; Narrowing Windows of Perception…[2008] Cotton, cotton polyester, silk organza, silk chiffon Stitch/embroidery [29 x 32 inches]

Ember Remains, 2015, [10 x 12 inches – unframed, set of three]

Display Image of The Piercing Needle

The Naked Truth…[2008] Silk organza, cotton floss and gauze bandage Appliqué and embroidery Series of VI [8.25 x 10.25 inches]

Drawn with Thread

The Crosses I Must bear…[14 x 15.5 inches] rayon thread on slik organza, Embroidery 2008

Streets of Confusion [2009] Polyester cotton, paper, silk organza Embroidery and digital printing [18 x 19 inches]

The Crosses I Must bear…[14 x 15.5 inches] rayon thread on slik organza, Embroidery 2008

Display image of The Piercing Needle, Work in view: Detailed view of The Stain Tea Party, Installation

Display image of The Piercing Needle, Work in view: The Universe in My Tea Cup [set of 30 works]

Whispers of Freedom [2008] Polyester-cotton thread stitched on silk organza. Series of VI [9 x 12 inches]

Hand and machine embroidery, cutting, layering, staining with tea-leaves, burning

Patterns of Transformation 2015, [boxed],
Materials: cotton fabrics, cotton-polyester thread
Technique: hand and machine embroidery, cutting, layering, staining with tea-leaves, burning

‘Puzzle-2’ – 16.5cm x 20.5cm. Pencil (2001)

‘Dance 1’ – paper collage, water colour, pen and ink. 2008

‘Don’t you dare!’ – 13cm x 19.5cm. Pencil (2001)

‘Dance 2’ – water colour, pen and ink 2007

‘Matsya revealed’ – 13cm x 19.5cm. Pencil (2001)

‘Dance 3’ – water colour, pen and ink. 2007

‘Laid Bare’ – 12″ x 18″ aproximately. Pencil. (1993)

‘Dance 4’ – pencil, pen on hand-made papers 2008

‘Ganesha submerged’ – 25.5cm x 23cm. Pencil (2000)

‘Dance 5’ – paper collage, pen and ink. 2008

‘Shhh… Just pray’ – 18cm x 30cm. Pencil (2002)

‘Dance 6’ – Water colour, pen and ink. 2007

Hand painting, embroidery, drawn threads. 2007

Hand painting, embroidery, drawn threads. 2007. Silk chiffon, satin, cotton thread, wire mesh, plastic sequins, glass beads, copper wire, metallic threads.

Conversation – embroidery 2002-2006 – detail of nose

Gouache on paper, design for woollen hand tufted rugs. Design size 6″- 9″ Rugs size 6 ft. – 9 ft.

Silk; weft Ikat. (1984/85)

Gouache on paper, design for woollen hand tufted rugs.Design size 6″- 9″ Rugs size 6 ft. – 9 ft.

Jacquard weave cotton woven at Comtrust, Calicut, Kerala, for Shyam Ahuja (1985/86)

Gouache on paper, design for woollen hand tufted rugs. Design size 6″- 9″ Rugs size 6 ft. – 9 ft.

Silk tussar warp, weft using uneven slub yarn (mulberry) weft faced twill weave (1984/85)

Gouache on paper, design for woollen hand tufted rugs. Design size 6″- 9″ Rugs size 6 ft. – 9 ft.

Mulberry silk, tussar silk, wool ( warp & weft ) double-cloth stole using natural dyes. Mulberry yarn (weft), dyed with the purpura patula mollusc.

Gouache on paper, design for woollen hand tufted rugs. Design size 6″- 9″ Rugs size 6 ft. – 9 ft.

Cotton ( 2/20’s ) double cloth plain weave woven at Comtrust, Calicut, Kerala, for Shyam Ahuja. (1985)

Cotton treadle loom rugs (1987)

Cotton ( 2/10’s mercerized ) plain weave designed for Printemps, Paris/HHEC (1987)

Cotton treadle loom rugs (1987)

Silk; weft Ikat with twill weave. (1985)

‘Folk Rhythm I’

Print design for silk dress material/saree. Hand screen printing. Gouache on paper. (1995)

‘Folk Rhythm II’

Print design for silk dress material/saree. Hand screen printing. Gouache on paper. (1995)

‘Geometric Pattern I’

Print design for saree; body, border, pallav for hand screen printing. Water colour & gouache on paper. (1988)

‘Geometric Pattern II’

Print design for saree body, border, pallav for hand screen printing.
Water colour & gouache on paper. (1988)

‘Paisley Design I’

Print design for silk saree. Detail of pallav design (saree) & border for hand screen printing. (1992)

‘Paisley Design II’

Print design for silk saree. Detail of pallav design (saree) & border for hand screen printing. (1992)

‘Dancers I’

Print design for hand screen printing. Gouache on paper. (1994)

‘Dancers II’

Print design for hand screen printing. Gouache on paper. (1994)

‘Jali Design’

Hand screen printed silk saree. Uniform designed for hospitality staff of Oberoi Group of hotels. (1988)

‘Floral Design’

Hand screen printed silk saree. Uniform design for hospitality staff of The Oberoi Group of Hotels. (1988)

‘Rippling Reflection I’

Print design for furnishing. Hand screen printing. Gouache on paper. (1985)

‘Rippling Reflection II’

Print design for furnishing. Hand screen printing. Gouache on paper. (1985)

‘Mexican Mood’

Print design for dress material. Hand screen printing. Water colour & bleach on paper. (1993)

‘Reedscape’

Hand screen print design on paper for silk chiffon saree. (water colour, 1989)

‘ Work in Progress’

Chain stitch crewel work in progress.

‘Chain Stitch Cushion Cover’

Cotton chain stitch embroidery cushion cover. Border has been embroidered independently and stitched onto handloom fabric.

‘Hand Embroidered Rug’

Hand embroidered rug; crewel work/chain stitch (wool).

‘Chain Stich Cushion Cover’

Cushion cover (chain stitch embroidery panel stitched onto cotton rib fabric).

‘Embroided Scarf’

Cotton chain stitch embroidery on a silk & wool muffler.

‘Embroidered Kurti’

Cotton chain stitch embroidered kurti.

‘Shikara on Dal Lake’

Shikara on Dal lake, Srinagar.

‘Water Lilies on Dal Lake’

Water lilies on Dal lake, Srinagar.

‘Cushion Cover’

Traditional saree pallav design & fabric converted into a cushion cover (cotton) Natural dye; Aal root (madder).

‘Cushion Cover’

Cushion cover 30″x30″ woven as a single piece on loom,
Natural dye; Aal (madder) and tea leaves.

‘Table Mat & Napkin’

Table mat and napkin (cotton) using traditional texture woven in the Bastar area. Natural dyes; Aal (madder) and Tea leaves.

‘Woven on the Loom’

Cushion cover design being woven on the loom, using traditional weaving technique of Bastar called Aanchi Thok

‘Embroidery with Gold’

Traditional design & fabric (Cotton) embroidered with gold thread and sequins adding a contemporary touch.

‘Master weaver at his Home’

Master weaver Sindhu Das at his home in Tokapal village Bastar.

‘Women at Work Surrounded by Children’

Village scene; woman at work surrounded by children , Bade Morenga, Bastar.

‘Woman at work’

Woman at work wearing a traditional saree;
a rare sight today.

‘Pit Loom’

Weaver at work on a pit loom Nargarnar village, Bastar.

‘Cotton saree with tussar weft in Pallav’

Cotton (2/80’s) saree with tussar weft in Pallav. Natural dyes; Aal (madder) and tea leaves.

‘Double Ikat Bedspread’ (Single)

Double Ikat cotton bedspread; made in Koyyalaguddem.

‘Double Ikat Cotton Table Cloth’ (48″ x 48″)

Cotton table cloth and napkins, using the double Ikat technique (warp & weft); made in Koyyalaguddem.

‘Tie & Dye Warp’

Preparation of tie & dye warp for weaving. The full length of the village street is utilised.

‘Weaver at Work.’

Weaver at work on a pit loom.

‘Tying Weft Yarns’

Weft yarns being tied, with rubber tube (cycle tyre) for resist dyeing..

Double Ikat Table Cloth, Table Mat, Napkin

Double Ikat table cloth, mats and napkin (cotton); made in Koyyalaguddem.

‘Silk Ikat Cushion Cover’

Double Ikat silk cushion cover and bedspread; made in Pochampally.

‘Double Ikat Cotton Ikat Bedspread’ (Single)

Double Ikat cotton bedspread; made in Koyyalaguddem.

Block printed & hand painted tussar silk scarf. (1996)

Hand painted silk chiffon saree embellished with sequins (1991/92)

Hand painted silk crepe saree stretched on frame. Work in progress. Design inspired by Indian Classical dance. (1993/94)

Hand painted silk chiffon saree stretched on frame. Work in progress. Design inspired by Japanese Calligraphic art. Characters (Ganga) from Devnagari script.

Hand painted silk chiffon sarees embellished with sequins. Left hand image inspired by paintings of Georgia o’ Keeffe. Right side image inspired by textiles of The Arts & Crafts Movement. (1991/92)

Hand painted silk crepe saree. (1992/93)

Block printed & hand painted silk crepe saree stretched on frame. Work in progress. Design inspired by drawings of faces by Jatin Das. (1994/95)

Hand painted with block printed border. Silk crepe saree stretched on frame. Work in progress. Lower right side corner is the pallav of the saree. Design inspired by paintings of Mark Rothko. (1995)