Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the heart of the Monpa community of Arunachal Pradesh & it's rich heritage with "Dangnga Weaving: Threads of Tradition and Sustainability." This captivating book weaves together the timeless artistry of Dangnga weaving, Monpa textile craft and the urgent call for sustainability in our modern world.
The book is in collaboration with WWF as a part of their decade-long natural and cultural conservation efforts in the region. This project, a vital chapter in our portfolio, highlights the deep significance of crafts as a road map to a more sustainable world, honoring the preservation of cultural heritage and fostering a culture of sustainability.
The entire book roughly is divided into 4 categories - the 4 pillars of sustainability. Each section covers the story of the Dangnga and the life it breathes around it from that particular pillar's POV. By showing the role of this craft in tackling a number of SDGs in the valleys of Arunachal, it helps us understand the role of crafts in moving towards a sustainable world and what it truly means to be sustainable.
Unit 2 - Environment Unit 3 - Social Unit 4 - Cultural Unit 6 - Economical
The project was intended towards understanding the role of crafts in bio-diversity conservation.
The following spreads help understand how documenting and expanding on a craft like Dangnga, thus subsequently creating a local economy can aid heavily towards preserving the richness of culturally and naturally rich landscapes like that of Chug, Nyukamdung and Thembang.
Understanding all the 4 pillars of sustainability and the role of crafts rooted in it.
Ecological and Social
Cultural and Economical
Within these captivating spreads, discover Monpa Dangnga motifs and the stories they carry. Each motif has a traditional meaning, offering insight into their timeless way of life.
Project Credits:
Research: SAYAN BISWAS | SHAILEY JAIN
Content Writing: SAYAN BISWAS | SHAILEY JAIN
Layout: SHAILEY JAIN
Illustration: SAYAN BISWAS
Art Direction: SAYAN BISWAS | SHAILEY JAIN
Guide: NAMRATA TIWARI | YASODA RAMESH
Special Thanks: KAMAL MEDHI (WWF) | PEMA WAGNE (WWF)
