Mats and throws

Game of Chopat

2005

Mat

w26-5cm x h24.5cm

Inspiration: Examples of Banjara seen in a workshop at Joss Graham's gallery

Techniques: Traditional Banjara stitches

Red cotton ground with cotton thread

Leaves

2005

Mat

w16.5cm x h16.5cm

Inspiration: Traditional kantha designs

Techniques: Kantha with sheesha

Cotton ground with cotton thread and a mirror

Betel Leaves

2005

Mat

w13.5cm x h14cm

Inspiration: Traditional kantha designs

Techniques: Kantha

Cotton ground with cotton thread

Mat for Wedding Gifts

2000

Mat

w13cm x h13cm

Inspiration: Colours and patterns found in designs for rituals and ceremonies associated with Indian weddings

Techniques: Sheesha with herringbone and open chain stitch

Coloured cotton ground with cotton thread and mirrors

Tile

1999

A square throw

w35cm x h35.3cm

Inspiration: Geometrical patterns

Techniques: Kantha

Layers of fine cotton with cotton threads

Festival Elephant

1997

Mat

w25cm x h24cm

Inspiration: Festive decorations from Rajasthan and Gujarat

Techniques: Sheesha, kantha, beadwork

Cotton ground with cotton thread, beads and mirrors