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This story revolves around Zari Karigars seamlessly shuffling beads into pins and passing white crystals through yellow fabric, headed by Vivek Ji, the preserver of this timeless art form.

Two brothers behind a pharmacy counter tell us a story of resilience and adaptability, ranging from spreading wares in Bandra to spinning rakhis on an umbrella in the rains.

 

Our article on the Toolhouse was published in the Built Environment, a quarterly publication on a diverse range of contemporary issues, the focus of this issue is live-work spaces. We present snippets of the article from the latest issue of the Built Environment - 'Homes that Work', Volume 49 - number 3.

Study of the multifunctionality of houses in Sangam Gully through visuals

This series of interviews portrays the economic life of Dharavi in Mumbai through the activities of its inhabitants.

How garment manufacturer Muzaffar makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi III)

How garment manufacturer Aameer makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi II)

How garment maker Samit makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi I)

The "Tool-house for the Future" workshop explores the possibilities of reimagining cities from the point of view of live-work arrangements.

Ching’s story is emblematic of the reconversion of urban village habitats into commercial and manufacturing activities more adapted to their newly urban environment.