We speak with Lavina Baldota about the epic curation of Sutr Santati, an exhibition of contemporary Indian textiles celebrating 75 years of independence.
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- Gratitude to the Freedom Fighter, Waseem Ahmad. Sutr Santati at Melbourne Museum. Tim Carrafa
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- Chanakya School of Craft -Freeway
Sutr Santati is at the Melbourne Museum until 3 September 2023
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