“Its better to go to
Africa
and die when death calls you than remain in Gujarat
and die an
unwarranted death”
“From the archive of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Winterton Collection, Northwestern University.”
“From the archive of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Winterton Collection, Northwestern University.”
“From the archive of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Winterton Collection, Northwestern University.”
“From the archive of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Winterton Collection, Northwestern University.”
UPCOMING EVENTS, TALKS & WORKSHOP
24
february
2018
FILM SCREENING DAY
Croydon Clocktower
'SUNDARANA'
Marriage, migration and social change among the Patidars of central Gujarat
Introduced by Dr. Alice.Tilche (UCL)
1pm - 2pm
David Lean Cinema
So Heddan So Hoddan
The Film is a journey into the music and everyday life of communities in Kutch, set against the backdrop of the Rann and the pastoral Banni
grasslands.
Directed by Anjali Monteiro and K.P.Jayasankar
2.15pm - 3.15pm
David Lean Cinema
Interval (Snacks served)
From Gulf to Gulf to Gulf
From Gulf to Gulf to Gulf is a result of four years of dialog, friendship and exchange between CAMP and a group of sailors from the Gulf of Kutch. Their travels, and those of co-seafarers
from Pakistan and Southern Iran, through the Persian and Aden Gulfs show us a world cut into many pieces, not easily bridged by nostalgics or nationalists. Instead, we follow the physical crossings made by these groups of people who make and
sail boats. And who also make videos, sometimes with songs married to them.
Introduced by Prof Edward Simpson (SOAS)
Directors : Shaina Anand, Ashok Sukumaran
4pm - 6pm
David Lean Cinema
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22
APRIL
2018
FAMILY DAY
Watersmeet Theatre,
High St, Rickmansworth WD3 1EH
'VANDE GUJARAT'
Celebrating the Finale of the ‘Gujarati Yatra – Journey of a people’ exhibition.
An immersive journey through Gujarat, capturing its history through timeless folk dance traditions. Featuring
Subrang Arts
Maher Girls Raas Group, Leicester
Raas Rebellion
Time: 5.30 p.m.
Tickets: £5
Phone: 01923 711063
For
more information contact:
Lata Desai 07752387133
Simi Shah : 07912883319
Kalpana Vashee : 07976869444
Email : info@subrangarts.co.uk
PAST EVENTS, TALKS & WORKSHOP
18
november
2017
FAMILY DAY
Croydon Clocktower
Rhyme and Rhythm Tabla workshop
with Saleel Tambe
10.30am - 11am
Central Library
Saree draping session
11.30 - 12.15
Central Library
Tales from Kutch
Story Telling by Seema Anand
And then what happened......
They say a journey is only as good as the stories you can tell. Every stone is a story, every tree, every speck of dust tells a tale, all you have to do is listen. Sit with me - I’ll tell you some.
They say God knows the whole truth and God is the whole truth but brother I have heard.......
3pm - 4pm
Central Library
Arts and Craft Workshops
Beadcraft, Henna Painting,
Clay Pot Painting
10.30am - 2.30pm (Drop In)
Clocktower Atrium
Indian Music - Flute and Tabla
With Robin Christian
and Saleel Tambe
12pm -2pm
Clocktower Café
25
november
2017
TALKS DAY
Croydon Clocktower
Gujarati Yatra Media
Migration of Stitch & the Practice of Stitch as
Movement
Anne Morrell Author and contemporary textile expert.
This talk will focus on the different approaches to stitch in India, in particular, Gujarat, and the UK. Anne’s work draws on her research into these distinctive styles, inspired by traditional Indian methods, especially Phulkari.
11am - 11.45am
Braithwaite Hall
Textiles, Dress, and Identity in contemporary
Gujarat
Eiluned Edwards Reader in Global Cultures of
Textiles and Dress. This talk will look at the use of textiles and dress in contemporary Gujarat, focusing on the desert district of Kutch in the west of the state. It draws on long-term research with weavers, block-printers, tailors, and animal herders in Kutch.
12pm -12.45pm
Braithwaite Hall
Doors, Plates and Kangas; Cultural Influences of
Gujarati Trade in East Africa
Judy Aldrick Author and Historian
2pm - 2.45pm
Braithwaite Hall
Gujarati Export Textiles
Avalon Fotheringham Curator South Asian
Department – V & A Museum
This talk will focus on the long history of Gujarati-made textiles being exported and incorporated into cultures world-wide.
3pm - 3.45pm
Braithwaite Hall
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on Eventbrite