Suchi Reddy curates an exhibition celebrating Indian embroidery at Salon Design, Crafting Topographies, in collaboration with Morii Design.

Fabric is as old as we are ? some of the first and oldest artifacts found at ancient archeological sites were spindles and weaving materials. Cloth holds tradition, and this is the driving force behind Crafting Topographies, which features hand-embroidered wall art from Brinda Dudhat of Morii Design. This exhibition, which started in September at Salon Design and curated by designer Suchi Reddy, celebrates traditional Indian weaving techniques and it’s stewardship by women, centered in the solidity of an unwavering relationship with its artisans.

These intricate pieces, all informed by history, are all beautiful examples of traditional fiber arts including dyeing, weaving, stitching, and embroidery to produce these topographies, telling their stories as they go. This meditative work, which is largely helmed by women, is the backbone of how our society was formed. Fabric tells rich history, and always has a storied provenance. These pieces sit in a place of honor at Salon Design, finally recognized for their social and geographic worldbuilding.
?Morii Design represents a transformative approach to Indian craftsmanship, bringing to light the extraordinary depth and beauty of traditional embroidery,? noted the exhibition?s curator, Suchi Reddy. ?The studio?s commitment to preserving and showcasing age-old techniques ? es...