Sujini Embroidery

Sujani Embroidery Workshop

Kite-Making Workshop

Explore the exquisite world of Sujani embroidery from Bihar.

Akṣarā's Mission

Our mission is to bring to the forefront traditional and contemporary ideas and thoughts about Indian culture in creative and meaningful ways.

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

How Do We Do This?

EDUTAINMENT EVENTS

Aksarā utilizes the power of arts (visual, performatory, literary, culinary etc.) and design thinking to offer unique Indian cultural workshops and organize edutainment events in museums, public libraries, schools and other community set-ups. We design, develop, organize:

EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS

Infotainment Event: Tamil New Year

April 2023, Asian Society Museum, New York, NY

Infotainment Event: Holi on the Hudson

April 2023, 2022, 2021: Riverside Park South, New York, NY

Creative Workshop: Ephemeral Art of Kolam

2023: Semester-long course designed for older adults, New York City

Types Of Embroidery From India

Based on region, clothing style, texture and design of the fabric

Chikankari

Phulkari

Zardosi

Gota

Kutchwork

Kantha

SECTION 01

Origins of Sujini Art

INDIA

BHUSARA VILLAGE IN BIHAR

ORIGINS OF SUJANi ART

ORIGINS OF SUJANi ART

SECTION 02

Let's Begin!

Bhuvana Moorthy's interest in stitching, embroidery, knitting, printing on sarees and others

We strive to build a comunity of learners

Thank You!

Stay in touch! Jayanthi MoorthyFounder & Director j.moorthy@aksara.us

www.aksara.us | @aksara_us