Poetics of Clay, Colours and Chords is an on going...
Poetics of Clay, Colours and Chords is an on going project that has been divided into 3 chapters:

1. Poetics of Clay Colours and Chords ( Documenting folk literature and folk songs around these toys )

2. Labour of Love ( Life stories and struggles of toymakers )

3. Stream of Sweet Memories ( Memories of toy-users and experience of play )

It focuses on folk toys of Punjab and their culmination into and descent from Folk Literature. Additionally, it is centered around the experiences of the makers of these toys, and the lineage of this craft of toymaking. It also seeks to explore the continuous dialogue between users and makers of these toys.

It was exhibited in a group show, year 2022.
 The project that was started back in 2021 was on display...
The project that was started back in 2021 was on display as a solo show in January 2025.

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