Shringar — fabric, beadwork, floral · 2026 · Shringar

Khajrana Shringar — Maroon & Gold

Chapter 1 of 5

A Commission at Khajrana

The shringar for the deity at Khajrana Ganesh Mandir, Indore — one of the most visited temples in Madhya Pradesh. The work is devotional service as much as design: it is seen by thousands of devotees in a single day.

Chapter 2 of 5

Working in Maroon and Gold

Deep maroon velvet forms the ground, chosen to hold light in a space lit largely by lamps. Gold and pearl detailing traces the form of the deity, with the trunk and crown picked out so they read clearly from a distance.

Chapter 3 of 5

Built for the Distance

Every decision answers a practical question: what survives being viewed from twenty feet, in low light, by a moving crowd. Scale, contrast and placement matter more here than fine detail.

Chapter 4 of 5

Flowers as Frame

Fresh marigold and rose garlands complete the composition. They are not decoration added afterwards — the fabric work is designed around where the flowers will fall.

Chapter 5 of 5

Impermanent by Design

A shringar lasts a day. It is dressed, seen, and dismantled. The discipline of making something this considered, knowing it is temporary, is its own kind of practice.