Tanvi Kant
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Tanvi Kant

Connecting personal memory and heritage through the rhythmic binding of cloth.

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About Tanvi

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Tanvi Kant is a British-Indian textile artist based in London who repurposes reclaimed fabrics, including saris and dressmaking off-cuts. Her practice is rooted in traditional hand-production techniques such as binding, knotting, and hand-stitching to create intricate jewelry and soft sculptures. With a background in Sustainable Design from the University of Derby and further studies at the Royal College of Art, Kant investigates the symbolic function of cloth. Her work explores cultural identity and the value of 'making with little,' drawing connections between personal memory and heritage through a visual play of texture and color stories.

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Kant’s aesthetic is defined by a visual play of texture and color stories, utilizing hand-cut collage and tactile fiber techniques. Her work features intricate patterns formed through repetitive binding and stitching, reflecting themes of heritage and the preservation of memory.
Reclaimed TextilesHand-Stitched CollageCultural IdentitySustainable Fiber ArtTactile Sculpture
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Tanvi Kant — questions answered

What materials does Tanvi Kant use in her work?

She repurposes reclaimed textiles, specifically saris and dressmaking off-cuts, to create her pieces.

What techniques are central to her practice?

Her work relies on traditional hand-production methods including binding, knotting, and hand-stitching.

How does her background influence her art?

Her British-Indian heritage and studies in Sustainable Design inform her exploration of cultural identity and the symbolic function of cloth.

Has her work been recognized by major institutions?

Yes, she received an Arts Council England grant for a study trip to India and a bursary for her 2010 solo exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale.

What themes recur in her collections?

Her pieces focus on the concept of 'making with little,' personal memory, and the tactile interplay of texture and color.

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