The workshop facilitated by Tanjima Kar Sekh invites participants to explore the rich history of Islamic illumination through an immersive journey. Beginning with an introduction to the art's origins and a showcase of remarkable manuscripts, the workshop seamlessly integrates a live demonstration of crafting colours from powdered natural pigments sourced from Sanganer, Rajasthan. These pigments are mixed with a natural binder to prepare colours ready to be used. During the demonstration, the diverse kinds of pigments and their classifications and their historical applications in Indian miniatures would be discussed. The workshop concludes with the application of these personally crafted pigments to bring an Islamic illumination design to life on traditional wasli paper, also sourced from Sanganer.

Interested and committed participants (18 years and above) are expected to attend the entire duration of the workshop. Art material and refreshments will be provided. The onsite workshop with limited seats will be held at KNMA Sake

Tanjima Kar Sekh is a Delhi based artist who is highly inspired from traditional techniques and miniature paintings. She uses natural pigments in her artworks extensively and prepares the colours laboriously at her home studio. She is also a scholar of Mughal and Islamic Art History, currently pursuing her PhD. She holds a master’s degree in History of Art and have taught as a guest professor at College of Art, New Delhi. She uses traditional techniques, creating contemporary works that narrates stories of history and culture.