Our Artisan Family and Craft Community
At the heart of Tharangini are not just blocks and dyes, but the brilliant hands that guide them. Craft is a shared language here, and we invite you to experience the warmth of our studio and the people who keep this heritage alive.
Two young artisans from our partnership with the Asha Foundation for Autism, learning the craft of block printing. We focus on working with abilities, discovering a new generation of talented artisans to carry this craft forward.
The hands of our master artisan, signing off on a new collection. From our inception in the 1970s, our artisans and their incredible skill have been at the forefront of everything we do.
A master artisan guides a young man from our community outreach program. This mentorship is key to sustaining the craft of handblock printing for future generations in our urban ecosystem.
Ayudha Pooja at our studio, a special day where we honor the tools of our craft. Our artisans lead the ceremony, a tradition we've carried on since our founder's time.
Happy Diwali from our family to yours. A simple diya, surrounded by a hand-block-printed rangoli, brings warmth and light to our studio.
An artisan proudly displays small jute bags printed with a feather motif. These were created as part of our carbon-neutral initiative, a small step in our commitment to positive environmental impact.
A young artisan from the Asha Foundation receives close guidance from our master printers. Our workshop is a space of patience, learning, and mutual respect.
A group photo of our visiting artists from the Bábbarra Women's Centre and our student contributors. These exchanges are about building friendships and a global community of artisans.
Two artisans from our collaboration with the Bábbarra Women's Centre hold up a freshly printed fabric. This image captures the joy and pride of creating something beautiful together.
A moment of celebration during our Ayudha Pooja ceremony. Flowers adorn the printing tables, honoring the tools that sustain our livelihood and our art.
About Our Artisan Family & Community
Beyond the printing tables, we actively partner with the Asha Foundation for Autism. We work closely with specially-abled artisans from their community centers, providing vocational training that keeps traditional block printing alive. When you visit, you are not just observing a craft, you are witnessing a multi-generational ecosystem where skills are passed down, celebrated, and shared with anyone willing to learn.
Our studio in Sadashivnagar is a space where the rhythm of work is dictated by the seasons and the people who inhabit it. We are a women-led team, and our daily operations rely on a community that spans generations—some of our artisans have been with us for decades, and today, they work alongside their own children. This continuity is how we keep the traditional techniques of Bangalore's block printing alive in an urban, fast-paced environment.
We don't believe in keeping this craft behind closed doors. Whether it is our Ayudha Pooja ceremony, where we honor the tools that sustain us, or our collaborative sessions with visiting artists and designers, our doors are open to those who respect the process. Our partnerships, including those with international organizations like the Bábbarra Women's Centre, allow for a genuine cross-cultural exchange of skills and stories. When you join a workshop, you are invited into this circle. You will learn directly from the master artisans who have spent their lives perfecting these motifs, and you will understand why we treat every piece of fabric as a keepsake rather than a product. We encourage you to come in, share a filter coffee, and see how heritage is a living, breathing thing.
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