Weavers Village will be holding a fundraising programme in aid of the weavers in Chendamangalam, whose source of livelihood is in tatters as the recent flood destroyed their weaving units and washed away most of their stock and raw materials. Says Sobha Vishwanath, proprietor of the boutique: “The looms are the sole source of livelihood for the weavers. They need new looms to get back on their feet.”
Sobha will be launching Bhoomika, dolls made out of used fabric on September 22. The doll, designed by artiste Deepak Shivarajan, stands as a symbol of support to the weavers of Chendamangalam. The launch is followed by a music performance by P S Baneerjee. Baneerjee will be rendering folk songs on rain and Nature.
The fundraiser also will showcase Rajeev Peethambaran’s line of sustainable clothing, Anu Cheran’s handmade pottery, jewellery and home decor under the brand name The Little Goldfish, a hand-picked collection by Maanas Salim’s Niram Neela, and a calligraphy exhibition by Prajwal Xavier on September 22 and 23.
According to Rajeev, his collection in earthen colours, has cotton and handloom attires with minimalistic designs. “Some of the outfits have Bhutani detailing on them,” he says. While his line is mostly devoted to Western wear, his designer sarees will also be on display.
Tea set from Anu Cheran’s The Little Goldfish
Thrissur-based Anu says her works of art made from ceramic, have a “Kerala touch, be it the jewellery or pots I have made myself.”
City-based Niram Neela will display rare handcrafted saris, a variety of home décor products and a range of homemade skin products by Chennai-based Raw Earth.
Those fond of calligraphy can seek out Prajwal, who specialises in Malayalam calligraphy. He will be doing on-the-spot calligraphy for customers who want their name, favourite quotes and the like on paper.
Calligraphy work by Prajwal Xavier
The Return is a collection of oil paintings by Bengaluru-based Aneesh Vini. Says Aneesh, an alumnus of Trivandrum Fine Arts College: “The lush greenery of my youth is fast fading. Through my paintings I hope to encourage the youth of today to bring back such green landscapes.” Anesh’s exhibition is on September 24.
“The money raised from the event will be forwarded to the weavers of Chendamangalam,” says Sobha.
The programme from September 22 to September 24 is at Weavers Village, Vazhuthacaud.
