[Gaurav]

Here’s what I have discovered since the last few lectures.

One carved Bombay Blackwood cabinet in my Bua’s home.

Two 100-year-old carved ivory pieces with very intricate work.

And lots of different textiles, particularly Saris, in various conditions of ‘disappearance into oblivion’.

We will now start cataloguing my Daadi’s antiques, which, by virtue of her family legacy, are likely to be quite a treasure trove.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this – suddenly things that have been right in front of us have new value.

[Gaurav]

Hello everyone,

My name is Gaurav Shorey and I am an architect by qualification.
I work in the domain of sustainability, sustainable habitats, Low-carbon pathways, systems thinking, critical thinking, and the connection between geography, local culture and sustainability.

I run a consultancy company called Psi Energy Pvt. Ltd., a non-profit called Swaraj – in which we work on five basic elements of culture that we have seen altering with hyper local (micro) climate and soil – dialects, diets, dresses, dwellings, and dances & songs. We work with schools, universities, and anganwadis on reconnecting children to the knowledge of their local ancestors, starting with their parents and grandparents.

I also teach at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.

I live in New Delhi, am married to Deepanjali who is a practicing architect and runs her own practice, and am a proud father to a young ten-year old lady – Yogini. we live with our parents.

It is a privilege to be with you all and read about all that you do, and also an absolute delight to learn from Dr. Garimella. I have also signed up for another course on MAP Academy and look forward to learning from you all.