Contemporary Textile Art by Smita Arora
A practice that lies at the intersection of Indian craft traditions & contemporary interpretations of quiet rhythms of nature
GALLERY
TURNING LEAF
SIZE - 30" X 60"
3 Artisans handcrafted this art in 192 hours
TARANGINI
SIZE- 30"x18"
3 Artisans handcrafted this art in 128 hours
GLACIAL EMBERS
SIZE-38"x50"
4 Artisans handcrafted this art in 215 Hours
WINDBLOWN BLOOM
SIZE-30"x18"
3 Artisans handcrafted this art in 156 Hours
THE RHYTHM OF FLOW
The art collection finds its breath in the quiet, unhurried movements of the natural world. Inspired by the gentle ripple over water and the invisible path of a flowing wind, the textile design reflects the organic grace of waves in motion. Each stitch in the embroidery carries a philosophical exploration, a pause between doing and being, echoing the essence of Smita Arora's textile art.
KANTHANI - BY SMITA ARORA
Smita Arora is a textile artist whose work in textile art is deeply rooted in emotion and a lifelong love for India’s rich craft traditions. With around three decades of experience in textile design, her creative perspective has been shaped by years of traveling through Europe and collaborating with artists worldwide, as well as time spent in her own studio. This extensive journey has only deepened her connection to the extraordinary diversity of Indian embroidery, embodying the idea that every region tells its own story through a distinct stitch. This reverence for regional craft is the heartbeat of her practice. Through her use of embroidery, surface dyeing, and mixed media, Smita captures the quiet undercurrents of everyday life, creating pieces that are meant to be felt rather than analyzed.