Scholarly Essays
Artisan Essays
In-depth research articles, historical analyses, and cultural critiques by our resident scholars.
Design History•May 2026
The Geometry of Chinar
Analyzing how the iconic Chinar leaf was mathematically adapted for Naqashi patterns over three centuries.
Dr. Sarah Qadri
8 Min Read
Trade Routes•April 2026
Tracing the Silk Road
A geographical deep-dive into how Central Asian weaving techniques migrated and settled in Srinagar.
Prof. Hamid
12 Min Read
Materials•June 2026
The Color of Kings
The dangerous and secretive historical process of extracting royal blue dye from lapis lazuli.
Aisha Bhat
6 Min Read
Social Impact•July 2026
Voices of the Looms
How the economic downturns of the 1990s permanently altered the demographic of carpet weavers.
Tariq Mir
15 Min Read