Join Nobel Prize–winning economist Professor Abhijit Banerjee and visual art researcher Cheyenne Olivier for an engaging panel discussion on the past, present, and future of Jamdani weaving. Through the presentation of original drawings and woven scrolls, a vivid story of India's vibrant history will be uncovered, from the timeless scenes of beautiful craftsmanship to the powerful forces of colonial rule, migration, and reindustrialisation.
Learn about Jamdani weaving through a fresh economic lens, where art and storytelling preserve cultural memory of how this handloom tradition transformed into a sustainable craft economy in today’s fashion and design industry.
