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Museum Design in Ladakh - WIP

This project was undertaken in collaboration with Achi Association, wherein the team researched and documented village's agricultural practices and craftsman, in an attempt to make an archive of the rapidly losing tangible and intangible heritage.
Conducted workshop with the local craftsmen and villagers of Skurbuchan, Ladakh. The objective of the workshop was to find out what kind of museum do the community elders hope for, anThis project was undertaken in collaboration with Achi Association, wherein the team researched and documented village's agricultural practices and craftsman, in an attempt to make an archive of the rapidly losing tangible and intangible heritage.d what role they want the museum to play. Also, bring out narratives that they have about the objects that the museum will house and what stories do they want to be conveyed to younger generations/visitors.​​​​​​​
Also conducted workshop with the students of Skurbuchan Govt. High School, Ladakh to understand the perception of past and heritage among the younger generation.
The workshop helped us to spark curiosity and learning aong the students as well as get inputs on the design of the Kitchen Museum Project.
Carried out a set of interviews with the local craftsmen and people of Skyurbuchan, Ladakh to understand their skill set and interpret it in the creation of Agro & Kitchen museum.
Created an overview video of the material research and crafts in the village.
Museum Design in Ladakh - WIP
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Museum Design in Ladakh - WIP

Currently working on designing an Agro and Kitchen museum in Skurbuchan, Ladakh in collaboration with Achi Association.

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