Meet and Greet

[Yashi]

Hello everyone,

My name is Yashi and I am postgraduate student of ancient indian history. Always been interested in different aspects of history and culture, from archaeology, food to architecture I hope to learn new facts about textile industry through this course to expand my knowledge.

Thank you.

[Krishna]

Hello Yashi,

Thank you for choosing our course and sharing your interests with us! We hope you find the lessons enriching. Feel free to share your thoughts and reflections about the course, here on the forum — happy learning!

[Mary]

Hello, everyone! I have a small atelier in Brazil where I produce and coordinate classes on embroidery, crochet and knitting among other abilities and I’ve always been very interested in textiles. This course will certainly help me expand my knowledge on the subject of textiles. A big thank you to Map Academy for offering us this opportunity .

[Ishita]

Hello everyone! I’m Ishita Singhal living in Gurugram, India, born and brought up all around the country. I’m a double college dropout (of NIFT and NID) as I struggled to thrive in an environment that did not fit my needs. However, I strongly believe in the fact that learning should never stop under any circusmstances whether you are dropout or a graduate. I am here to grow my knowledge in textiles and share the same. Happy learning!

[Kathy]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Kathy, and I am a retired schoolteacher. I was taught to sew as a young teenager and still have an interest in clothing and its construction. The course looks fascinating. I appreciate the chance to participate.

[Elizabeth]

Greetings, my name is Beth. I am a retired art teacher and a current teaching artist. I chose to take this course as a way to check my prior learning/knowledge of Indian textiles and to guide future learning. I will be traveling to India in March and April with plans to study and create fiber/textile artwork. I hope to be able to connect and work with women’s cooperatives in Meghalaya, Jaipur and Kerala.

[Ishita]

Hi, Beth! I’m interested in creating textile art and would like to connect with you. Is there a platform where I can personally message you?

[Elena]

Hallo Amorette, namaste. I am a Spanish MD specialized in Occupational Health and Safety and I tutor professionals from all over the world in external collaboration with ITC-ILO, an agency of the United Nations. I also own a small textile craft business (Mira Kemono) in which I make and sell my own garments and accessories. I have always been fascinated by Asian culture and its crafts. Thanks for this great opportunity to deepen my limited knowledge on Asian textiles which I love!

[Vaishnavi]

Hi, I’m Vaishnavi Chitrapu, a textile designer who is passionate about circular design and sustainability. With a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship and a love for nature, Im specialising in Ayurvastra – the ancient art of dyeing fabrics with medicinal herbs for my current Masters thesis. My work combines modern innovation with timeless practices. I cant wait to deep dive into this course and learn more 🙂

[Elena]

I finished the course and was amazed by the quality and beauty of its materials. I also became more conscious about the huge relevance of textiles in history, arts, economy. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!

[Miriam]

Hi Everyone,

my name is Miriam Strehlau, German National and Fashion Designer based in Goa since 2005. Now working under my Label Brown Rice Studio. For more Info please read on my website

https://www.brownricestudio.com/about

I am looking forward to take the course about South Asian Textiles, the Passion I am following and why I moved to India 20 years ago. More then creating products I recently feel a calling towards collaborations and community building and teaching in the same field and looking forward to explore new Opportunities.

brownricestudio.com

BROWN RICE STUDIO | Crafting Tomorrow's Style

Handmade versatile fashion, ethically and resource-consciously crafted for the curated wardrobe.

[Sharon]

Hi! I’m Sharon, currently pursuing my Master’s in Art History and Visual Studies. I came across this course while going through the MAP Collection. It’s wonderful to keep our eyes open to fields unknown. I hope to learn and understand various facets of the textiles in India 🙂

[Neha]

Hello everyone! My name is Neha, and I’m a textile designer with 15 years of experience in the carpet industry. I graduated from NIFT, where I developed a deep passion for Indian textiles, art, and history. I believe that every piece of fabric tells a story, and I strive to incorporate this philosophy into my designs. I’m excited to connect with fellow enthusiasts and share insights about the rich heritage and evolving trends in Indian textiles. Looking forward to engaging conversations!