Crafting the Space
NID's VIP guesthouse is one of the prestigious spaces at NID. It has hosted many important people at various occasions. Being a space with great importance for the campus, it would be great if there had been something to enhance the importance. Hence, our batch was assigned with this space to intervene with textiles.
Understanding the Space through different architectural lenses
From left: Climate and Landscape, Aesthetics, Elements of Space, Color and Texture, People and Activities, Light & Shadow
From left: The architecture is symmetrical, evidently seen through the stairs, the lounge, close up of the lounge.
The Bedroom
I chose to work with the bedroom so as to give its users a memorable stay in the space. It is also the space where the visiting faculties would stay longer than in any other place of the guesthouse.
Studying how the space can be different from others
Choosing a Craft based Approach
The institution has an interesting way of integrating the local culture with modernism. So, I wanted to highlight this aspect of NID. I was inspired from the Katab technique and developed a new approach to the technique.
Meeting the Artisan
(From Left): A wall painted by the govt. where the artisans reside, interacting with Ms. Kankuben as she shows her works, A work of Kankuben for her own saree; applique work done by Kankuben's mother on a Choli
Mood board & Inspiration Board
Understanding the technique
I condensed the whole technique to three main steps - Slit, fold & Stitch. And the went to see other ways of looking at the same step. Initial explorations were done on paper.
Making it on the fabric
Since Katab(applique) is an art that can create magic with light I chose to make a lampshade, that can enhance the technique and create new forms.
Close up to look at the details of the artwork
The lampshade in the Actual Space
Size: 6' x 2' ; A glimpse of the Lampshade during night
