Leverhulme Trust Lecture 1: Feeling and Sensing Heritage in an Indian Weaving Community

A free lecture by Dr. Mohan on the ikat patola silk textile of Gujarat and the artisanal communities sustaining it, in person or online.

This Leverhulme Trust lecture, hosted by the School of Heritage and Culture at the University of Leicester, explores ikat patola, a silk artisanal textile from Gujarat that is prized in India and abroad. Dr. Mohan will share insights from her experiences with the new artisanal communities and markets responsible for the craft's survival and expansion. The talk runs from 17:00 to 19:00 and attendees can join in person in the Main Hall or remotely via Teams.