AASTHA
I am a community-based design and research practitioner.
I design visual and communication solutions, document stories, and conduct research in the field of culture, fashion and informal economy.
Research & Documentation on culture & informality
Writings
The Luxury of Leisure: Understanding Work and
Rest from the Lens of Women Informal Economy
Tang - Self-Expression Through a Dwindling 700-year-old Craft
Evolving Societies and Role of Indian Craft Communties; Lessons for building resilient, post pandemic structures
Publisher
University of Mumbai
Centre for Pastoralism
International Conference on Lifestyle Product and Accessories, NIFT Hyderabad
COLLABORATIONS
Fashion Revolution l Well Labs l Iro Iro l Institute of Social Sciences Trust l SEWA Delhi l SEWA Bharat l Housing and Land Rights Network l Nirantar Trust l British Council l Alliance Francaise de Jaipur l Social Design Collaborative l Textile Factorij l Agaati Foundation l The Particle Collective l Kaarigar Clinic l Musuem Facts l Pallavi Goyal Couture l Visual Respiration l Namrata Kedia Designs l Youth India Foundation l Leo Club of Calcutta Downtown
SERVICES