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How has your Bangladeshi heritage, including its colors, architecture, food, and festivals, specifically
influenced your approach to weaving and textile design?
In my design process, I explore the culture of my heritage by exploring rich color palettes and architectural forms,
creating a fusion that reflects both traditional and contemporary aesthetics. A lot of my inspiration comes from the
urban landscape as well as geometric patterns from traditional Islamic art.
Can you walk us through your process of winding?
Winding for me is a blend of intuition and structure. I start with a carefully chosen color palette that reflects the mood or
theme I am aiming to express. From there, I arrange the threads thoughtfully to explore the interplay between subtle
shifts in hue and bold contrasts, allowing each color to build upon the previous one.
The process can be challenging, especially in finding the right balance; colors that seem ideal in theory sometimes
behave differently when layered together. These moments of surprise are what I find most exciting as they open up
opportunities to reimagine my approach and push the boundaries of color dynamics. Each unexpected result deepens
my exploration and keeps the process fresh and creatively fulfilling.
How do you balance traditional techniques with modern innovations in your textile work?
I view traditional techniques as the foundation, it is a language that connects me to the rich history of textile arts. I have
great respect for the craftsmanship and process of traditional weaving, but I also embrace innovation by experimenting
with structure, color, and form through digital methods. For instance, using winding as a standalone art form rather
than just a preparatory technique lets me explore its expressive potential in new ways. By integrating digital explorations
and visual references, I bring a contemporary perspective to my work while honoring the heritage of weaving. This
balance allows me to create textiles that are both deeply rooted in tradition and creatively forward-looking.
In what ways do you see the winding technique as a form of storytelling?
For me, winding is a way of telling stories that are deeply rooted in my cultural heritage and personal experiences. I
draw inspiration from visuals that hold meaning for me—abstracted shapes, patterns, and colors from objects and
paintings I feel connected to. Each piece becomes a joyful collection of these elements, woven together through color
exploration and playful thread arrangements. I begin by extracting and analyzing colors that reflect the mood or
memory I want to convey, experimenting with proportions to find the perfect balance. By interlacing threads in different
sequences, I create layers that capture the essence of my journey, blending tradition with personal narrative in a way
that’s both expressive and joyful.
Symmetry - Hand Dyed Silk Yarn, 15x31.5cm, 2024

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