Community & Culture
Jugalbandi Women’s Day Special: Her Story, In Folk Art
Jugalbandi is a 3-hour immersive Indian craft and storytelling experience designed to reconnect people with the joy of touch, tradition, and handmade creation.
In a time where screens and AI shape much of our everyday lives, this workshop offers a grounding, human-centred space to slow down and create with intention.
Through guided craft-making, cultural storytelling, and reflective prompts, participants will explore a traditional Indian art form while expressing their own personal narrative through patterns, lines, and symbols.
This is not just a workshop, it’s a shared cultural moment.
We begin by settling into the space, understanding the spirit of the craft, and creating an atmosphere of calm, connection, and cultural appreciation.
Participants are invited to share a simple memory from childhood, home, festivals, or handmade traditions, setting the tone for storytelling through craft.
You’ll discover:
You’ll have the opportunity to see, touch, and understand the craft before beginning your own piece.
A step-by-step guided demonstration covers basic patterns, figures, and motifs.
This session is completely beginner-friendly, no prior experience required.
The heart of Jugalbandi.
You’ll create your own artwork inspired by a theme that resonates with you, such as:
Soft music, a meditative environment, and one-to-one guidance support you throughout the process.
Participants may choose to share the story behind their artwork.
This moment often transforms the workshop from craft-making into connection-making.
We close with a reflection on the value of handmade traditions in a tech-driven world, honour the artisans who keep these crafts alive, and leave you with a meaningful piece of art to take home.
