Saturday 5 September, 9-11am BST (British Summer Time, London, UK)
Virtual Workshop, hosted by Mahua Lahiri of Hushnohana
Mahua Lahiri learnt her textile skills from her Mother, Preeti Kona Goswami, who made a significant contribution to reviving the technique of Nakhshi Kantha, winning the National Award in hand embroidery.
After her formal education at NIFT Kolkata, where she studied fashion and textiles, Mahua decided to build on her mother's work by focusing on learning and reviving the craft of Nakshi Kantha. She has since tarted the company, Hushnohana, to develop this work, participating in national and international markets with wide acclaim. Mahua also teaches a range of classes at NIFT Kolkata in Indian cultural embroidery.
Outline of the workshop
- The workshop will begin with learning about the basic material used for Kantha
- Understanding the layers that are quilted
- Framing
- Motif selection and motif development
- Basic stitch and basic borders
Workshop Cancellation Policy
All places reserved on workshops are non refundable, however, if you let us know you are not able to make a workshop you have booked at least two weeks prior to the event, we will re-advertise your place and refund your fee as long as we are able to sell your place and the workshop is fully booked.
If you require additional information about this workshop please contact Catherine Harris, events@selvedge.org.
