Organised by Gawthorpe Textiles Collection and Ruth Clifford, Liverpool John Moores University.

Gujarat in Western India is home to a diverse range of crafts communities shaped by

centuries of migration and international trade. Textile crafts continue to provide a

significant form of livelihood, their designs express the identity of the maker and the

wearer, and skills are passed down from generation to generation. We will be joined

by three textile artisans from the region, ajrakh master Sufiyan Khatri, matai ni

pachedi (Mother Goddess) painter Kirit Chitara and Abdullah Khatri a bandhani (tie-

dye) artisan.

https://www.instagram.com/sufiyankhatri/

https://www.instagram.com/kirit_chitara

Following their visit to the Gawthorpe stores to view and advise on some of its hand-printed and naturally dyed textiles, the artisans will share their craft stories through presentations, film and demonstration of the craft process.

There will also be opportunity to purchase pieces from the artisans.

The tickets are limited to 25 and by a donation to the collection, to keep it accessible please pay what you can afford and thank you for supporting the charity.

Supported by Arts Council England unlocking collections fund.

On the Day

Please make sure to arrive between 5.45pm and 6.00pm am for a prompt 6pm start.

One of our team will meet you at Reception, in the building just next to Brierfield Railway Station, and will direct you through to our Studio where the workshop will take place.

If you arrive early there is an onsite coffee shop where you may wish to relax and purchase refreshments.

The Venue

This event will take place at Gawthorpe Textiles Collection’s venue at Northlight House, a converted textile mill in Brierfield, Lancashire. The address is:

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection

Suite 226 Unit 2 Northlight House

Pendle Road

Brierfield

Nelson

Lancashire

BB9 5FL

To help you locate the reception you will use to access our building please look us up on Google Maps by name (Gawthorpe Textiles Collection) rather than by postcode or use What3Words prompt //robots.roses.maybe

There is free car parking available on site, and we are just across the road from Brierfield train station. There is step-free access from the street or car park to our Studio but please be aware there are areas of the car park which have significant slope to them.

You can find further details on our venue, including how to find us, on our website: www.gawthorpetextiles.org.uk

Room Accessibility

The building and workshop Studio have step free access and wide doorways. There are accessible toilets on site close to the Studio.

If you have any accessibility needs please get in touch with us before booking using the email events@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk and we will be happy to discuss them with you.

Questions?

If you need any further information, please email us on events@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

Description supplied by the event organiser.