Watch the videos to learn more about the global impact of cotton and the techniques used for creating the Indian chintz textiles on view in the exhibition.
Artist Interviews with Ajit Kumar Das and Renuka Reddy
Artists Ajit Kumar Das and Renuka Reddy show a glimpse into their hand-painting techniques and the use of natural dyes.
Vandana Radhakrishnan © Royal Ontario Museum, 2020
Indraneel Lahiri © Royal Ontario Museum, 2018
Artist Interview with Chandrakant Chitara
Chandarakant Chitara shares his story and the economical and environmental challenges of producing his work.
Indraneel Lahiri © Royal Ontario Museum, 2018
Focus on Painting
This video demonstrates the various steps in hand-painting Indian chintz.
Indraneel Lahiri © Royal Ontario Museum, 2018
Focus on Printing
This video presents the many individuals and hours involved in block-printing Indian chintz.
Indraneel Lahiri © Royal Ontario Museum, 2018
Block Printing and Sustainability
The first part of this video shows the 14 basic steps to block-printing, followed by commentary on consequences of environmental impacts by the cotton industry.
Indraneel Lahiri © Royal Ontario Museum, 2018
Global Threads: The Art and Fashion of Indian Chintz is produced and circulated by ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, Canada.
