Impressions of the Desert
Traditional folk art and block printing of Rajasthan, India
An artist talk and pop-up sale with Hemangini Rathore
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November 5, 2026
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November 6 & 7, 2026
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Event Locations
About the Event
An Encounter with Traditional Indian Craft
Discover the artistry behind Rajasthan’s hand-block printing, learn about the techniques passed down through generations, and explore contemporary designs inspired by rich folk-art traditions of India. Join us for an artist talk and pop-up sale with Hemangini Rathore, and experience the collection in person.
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Meet the Artist
Hear about the creative process and inspiration
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Discover the Craft
Traditional techniques, patterns and materials
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Explore the Collection
See, touch, try on and purchase
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Ask Questions
Connect with the artist and learn the stories
Hemangini Rathore
Hemangini Rathore is the founder of Sudarshan, a thriving artist collective that preserves and promotes traditional techniques and motifs found in folk textiles from India by creating contemporary designs and products.
Through Sudarshan, she brings together ancient hand-block printing methods centered around Jaipur, Rajasthan, alongside hand-stitching, weaving, and dyeing traditions from Gujarat and Jammu-Kashmir.
Sudarshan’s work has been featured in the retail spaces of MoMA New York, SFMOMA, the Freer-Sackler Galleries, and the Rubin Museum. She hails from Bikaner, India, and lives in New York City.
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Join Us in Minneapolis
Two gatherings to meet Hemangini, hear her practice, and explore textiles made with living craft traditions.
Artist Talk & Pop-Up Sale
Wednesday, November 5
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Avenue South
Meet the Artist at Khazana
November 6 & 7
Noon – 6:00 PM
Khazana Art and Textiles
2225 Lyndale Avenue South
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A free invitation to stories, indigo, and living craft in Minneapolis.