Ikat-weaving traditions – from Sari to Sarong – is the topic of guest speakers Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob in a Waikanae event hosted by the Kāpiti WEA.
Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob are collectors and enthusiasts of world heritage textiles.
Their passion for cultural heritage and artistic expression has led them to curate an impressive collection of textiles from around the globe. They have given many talks to the NZ Academy of Fine Arts in Wellington and Friends of Te Papa, offering a captivating glimpse into the diverse world of textiles.
Shani and Joji are also actively involved in supporting textile artisans and communities. They have organised specialised tours to India and Sri Lanka and they fund community-based textile revival projects in these countries.
Their presentation will take us on a journey from the Ikat sari weaving Indian subcontinent to the sarong or panel Ikat-weaving traditions of Southeast Asia and show how they have been historically linked. They will talk about the types of Ikat-weaving unique to different countries, the stories they tell, and their cultural significance. Examples of Ikat weaves from Thailand, Cambodia, India, and Indonesia will be on display.
What: Ikat-weaving traditions – from Sari to Sarong
When: Saturday 30th August 10am – 1pm
Where: Waikanae Presbyterian Church, 43 Ngaio Road, Waikanae
To Register see: https://kapiti-coast-wea.helloclub.com/public/event/67a94a9e455289f03bc218e6/2519-ikat-weaving-traditions