South Asians of African descent have a long and varied presence. Henry J Drewal will summarize their presence in Karnataka, their possible origins, and share his research among Siddi women quilters. He will reflect on Drewal and Khan’s engagement with the community, origins, evolution and future. 

Siddi women quilters are also itinerant laborers often engaging in farm labor to supplement their incomes. Sarah K Khan will share her interviews, an overview of women farmers in South Asia, and Siddi women farmers in the Mundgud areas of Karnataka with photos, film footage and interviews.

Date
Thursday, November 14, 2024 

Time
5 pm – 6:30 pm ET

Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the week before the lecture

Cost

Tickets for this event are sold on a sliding scale beginning at $10 with a suggested donation of $25, but if you wish to pay less or more than the suggested donation, you may select a different amount from the drop down menu. As always, we are grateful for your support, which ensures the continuation and preservation of textile knowledge. Thank you for making this series possible.

Tatter Library is a registered 501(c)3. Our speaker series is part of our community programming and proceeds support the continued success of our talks with artists, scholars, and historians we admire. For this event, all ticket proceeds will go towards keeping this series alive. 

Scholarships

We have two scholarships available for this experience. To be considered for a scholarship please email info@tatter.org requesting the scholarship application form.

Recording

This lecture will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following the live session. This link is live for one month for you to watch at your convenience.