Friday 18 September, 10-5 p.m.: Exhibition and Talk: Obeetee - A Walk by the Hugli

Obeetee Store, Chelsea Harbour Design Center, London, UK

Exhibition: 10-5 p.m.
Talk: 3-4 p.m.

Obeetee Craft Studio is a craft and textile initiative dedicated to supporting and reviving the rich textile traditions of Bengal and Eastern India. Emerging from the century-long legacy of Obeetee, one of India’s most respected handmade carpet companies, the studio was established as a resource centre focused on craft preservation, material knowledge and cultural exchange. Rooted in close relationships with artisan communities, its work seeks to safeguard endangered textile practices while supporting the transfer of indigenous skills to future generations of makers.

From its beginnings in Mirzapur in 1920, the company has grown into an internationally recognised name in handmade textiles, while continuing to place craftsmanship, sustainability and social responsibility at the centre of its practice. Working across hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flat-weave and handloom techniques, Obeetee collaborates closely with weaving communities across the Mirzapur and Bhadohi regions, where carpet making remains deeply woven into everyday life. Their approach honours the individuality of hand making, valuing the subtle traces of human touch that distinguish handcrafted textiles from industrial production.

Event Description:

Obeetee Craft Studio presents A Walk by the Hugli, an exhibition exploring curated cotton and wild silk tasar textiles from India alongside the stories, histories and communities connected to them. Bringing together historic textile knowledge and contemporary design, the exhibition examines the cultural and material significance of these fabrics while showcasing how they can be reinterpreted within modern interiors and objects.

Visitors will encounter textiles that speak of landscape, labour and inherited skill, alongside contemporary adaptations available to purchase. Tickets for an optional afternoon talk at 3pm are also available to book, offering further insight into the making processes, material histories and artistic ideas behind the exhibition, creating a deeper understanding of the enduring relationship between craft, culture and cloth.

Event Cancellation Policy

All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.

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