
Gallery Art Motif presents The Art of Embroidery by Atelier Nandini Sawhny and Aisha Jameel, showcased along with their team of master kaarigars – Syed Anisur Rahman, Sheikh Abu Bakkar, Syed Amir Ali, Syed Nazir Ali, Sheikh Raju, and Syed Ershad Ali.
Opening with a preview on 26 September 2025, the exhibition will be on view from 27 September to 8 November 2025 at Gallery Art Motif, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi.
This exhibition reinterprets the timeless Tree of Life (Kalpvriksha) motif through intricate hand embroidery, inspired by historical palampores and English crewel traditions. Each tapestry is crafted using the aari technique of Mochi embroidery from Kutch, blending heritage with contemporary expression.
Motifs influenced by Persian, Chinese, and European art are reimagined in luminous cotton and blended yarns. The works celebrate the depth of Indian embroidery traditions while highlighting the creativity and resilience of artisans.