2025 / Monsoon Sem / Re-imagining the Vernacular TOI-5

James Ajith Thomas

Threads of Tradition

Jay Thakkar (Tutor)

Kamna Vyas (Teaching Associate)

Threads of Tradition is a project based on the research, observation, and documentation of traditional crafts in the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur. Through on-site interactions with artisans, workshops, and craft clusters, the study traces the lived realities of makers whose skills have been refined over generations. Insights from this research inspired the creation of Shahi Karigar, a board game that transforms craft knowledge into an engaging, interactive experience. The project highlights the richness of Rajasthan’s craft heritage and reimagines vernacular traditions through the medium of design and play