“With India getting its first tribal President, bringing focus to this aspect of the country, it is terrific for us to display the diversity of Australia as well,” says Farrell, when we meet him at the gallery. Farrell sees parallels between aboriginal art and that which is produced by tribal communities in India. “Each of these art pieces by the women either depicts nature, their way of life, their traditional stories, food, sea or village life. And I have seen how Indian tribal art form also depicts village life in mesmerising layers of design and colour. I am no artist, but I can see the similarities.”

Radhi Parekh, founder director of ARTISANS’, says that with the UN kicking off the International Decade of Indigenous Languages: 2022-2032, it makes it even more important for people to witness these art forms. “The exhibits have been created by women from nine language groups, celebrating the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region,” she says. Farell believes that this is another significant step in cross-country collaboration and cooperation. “We know from the history of both our countries that there are connections between our indigenous people and we want to continue working on improving those links.”

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WHAT: Jarracharra, Australian indigenous textile art exhibition
WHERE: ARTISANS’, Kala Ghoda
WHEN: Till February 20, 11 AM - 7 PM
CALL: 9820145397