‘Mapping the origin of embroidered textiles of Sindh’

A craft that is being practiced for years in Sindh (Pakistan) is losing its value, its identity and its geographic orientation; in order to help the craftsperson to continue making the craft it needs to be brought forward to the public eye. My project is a two way project between the craftsperson and the eye of the viewer/user in the modern world. Through map making I have found a route that helps the eye journey from one stitch to another and from one place to another unraveling the traditional elements into a more unconventional setup. I have endeavored to mix cultures by celebrating a crafts identity.

I have identified embroideries according to their place of origin and divided the map of Sindh into four parts. These four areas are represented through four cubes which are functional objects used as furniture within a contemporary space. All six sides of the cube are designed so it can be rolled over like dice revealing different surfaces or joined together with other cubes to recreate a larger abstract map. The final pieces are constructed purposefully so they serve not only the aesthetic eye but also achieve the practical purpose of working as a tool of information.

Special thanks to ALMA HOME for the upholstering the products.