Nilofer, a pioneering watercolor artist, blends Mughal miniature styles with personal storytelling and humor. Through her art, she preserves India's lost street culture, capturing vibrant scenes of hand-painted signboards and shopkeepers. Believing women artists are crucial to shaping the future, she envisions Mughal art resonating globally. Inspired by her daughter, Nilofer is eager to explore how art can evolve today while bridging generations.

Usha Pawar, a renowned Kasuti artist, is celebrated for her unique eye and passion for this ancient embroidery. At 73, with over 25 years of experience and a National Award in 2016, she preserves Kasuti techniques and shares her knowledge. Usha has been key in reviving Kasuti, helping us create our Kasuti tapestry that brings stories to life. She believes Kasuti, though tied to women’s emotions, is a craft that can be mastered by both women and men.

Tharangini, a women-led block printing studio, preserves rare prints from the 60s and 70s. Led by Padmini Govind, it has transformed block printing for a global audience. Founded in the 1960s by Lakshmi Srivathsa, Tharangini is Bangalore’s oldest heritage textile studio, pioneering sustainable textiles focused on craftsmanship and equality.

Latha Puttanna is a passionate, unapologetically liberal artist redefining Deccan art and heritage through fashion. Inspired by her mother’s avant-garde design, she approaches traditional motifs with a modern eye, using unique colors and embroidery. Reinventing heritage, her designs tell stories through intricate details, blending past and present to push fashion boundaries.