Programs
Bamboo: A Way of Life
Across the world, numerous communities have woven bamboo into the very fabric of their existence. In India, it has been an inherent component of life in the Northeast where bamboo thrives abundantly. This deep-rooted tradition encompasses not merely a means of earning a livelihood but rather, a profound way of life, where each individual possesses the innate ability to craft bamboo with seemingly effortless finesse.
However, with the passing of time, the invaluable knowledge associated with these practices faces the risk of obsolescence. This installation is therefore an earnest effort to preserve this cultural heritage and evoke a renewed appreciation for the potential of bamboo. It aims to immerse visitors in the daily experience of living and working with bamboo, illustrating its versatility as a material that can be embraced by all.
Through a dynamic collaboration between skilled craftspeople and bamboo aficionados, the project seeks to breathe new life into the art of bamboo craftsmanship and foster a deeper connection between individuals and this remarkable, eco-friendly material.
Curated by: Sandeep Sangaru
Venue: Samba Square
Date: 15-23 December 2023
Time: 11 AM - 8 PM
Collaborators:
- Rajeev Wind
- La
- Mianzi
- QX Design
- Thumb Impressions
- Studio Aro
- Woven Threads
Scenography by Sangaru Design Studio
Collateral Programming:
Walkthrough with Curator & Collaborators
Dates: 15-23 December 2023
Time: 10:30 AM - 11 AM
Curator Sandeep Sangaru and the artisans, designers, and collaborators part of Bamboo: A Way of Life will take visitors through the exhibition.
Bamboo: A Way of Life - Collaborator Presentations
Date: 15 December 2023
Time: 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Speakers: Aroty Panyang (Studio Aro), Shashank Gautam (Mianzi), Sonam Gyaltsen (La), Sankalpa (Thumb Impressions)
Moderated by Sandeep Sangaru
Designers, artisans, and collaborators part of the Bamboo: A Way of Life exhibition in conversation with curator Sandeep Sangaru.
Weaving on Loin Loom with Woven Threads
Date: 15 December 2023
Time: 1 PM - 2 PM
Dates: 16, 17, 18 December 2023
Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
The label Woven Threads is a design initiative by the indigenous people of Nagaland to craft innovative high-end loin loom textiles using sustainable materials and zero-waste-manufacturing processes based on indigenous knowledge systems.
Developing Products from Bamboo
Facilitated by Rajeev Wind
Date: 15, 16 December 2023
Time: 2 PM - 5 PM
This workshop by Rajeev Wind will introduce bamboo as a material, showing you how to make simple, minimalist compositions for jewellery and lifestyle utility products using traditional and modern design perspectives.
Discussion with Woven Thread on Community Development and NE Textiles (Workshop)
Date: 16 December 2023
Time: 11:30 AM - 12 PM
The label Woven Threads is a design initiative by the indigenous people of Nagaland to craft innovative high-end loin loom textiles using sustainable materials and zero-waste-manufacturing processes based on indigenous knowledge systems.
Discussion with Studio Aro on Architectural Aspects of Bamboo and Its Future
Date: 18 December 2023
Time: 11:30 AM - 12 PM
Studio Aro is a professional architecture and design studio that specialises in working with natural and ecological materials. Their core strength is building with bamboo. Through expert knowledge and techniques, they transform materials from nature into modern dynamic structures.
