
Culture
Threads of Tradition
Oct3
Saturday, October 3, 202611:00 – 13:00About the event
Learn to adorn by hand, one mirror and one stitch at a time!
This hands-on workshop introduces the Lambadi tradition of mirror embroidery, an art that transforms fabric into a shimmering record of beauty, heritage, and pride. Participants will learn to attach mirrors to cloth using traditional stitches and motifs, guided directly by artisans of the Porgai Artisans Association from Sittilingi Valley, Tamil Nadu.
Traditionally practiced by Lambadi women to mark textiles with identity and status, this embroidery has been preserved across generations. The workshop is open to complete beginners…




