unBlocking Archival Pattern THARANGINI: A CONTINUUM (1970 – TODAY): Padmini Govind x Indira Varma | Wearable Art

About Dhi Earth

Dhi Earth, led by designer Indira Varma, creates clothing shaped by an ethos rooted in low-ecological-impact production, and co-creation with artisan communities, reimagining heritage textiles for a contemporary audience while keeping local traditions alive.

The Process

The fabrics are produced through a 14-step natural resin discharge print technique - a nearly forgotten, slow process, that resists industrial waste. This plant-based paste is fermented, applied to cloth with hand-carved wood blocks, then wrapped, steamed, washed, and cured in sunlight to reveal its design. The result is a striking visual language: organic, understated yet undeniably artful.

This journey has been inherently collaborative, one where skilled wood-carvers, block printers, colour-makers and design facilitators became co-creators. As a result of dialogue, exchange and trust, each piece carries the unique heart and hand of its makers.

An outcome of nature-first decisions, these textiles enable climate conscious conversations, foster connections across geographies and hierarchies, and promote a conscious way of making and being. Tharangini and Dhi Earth invite you to see these textiles not only as works of beauty, but as a vision for a more responsible future.