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Kutch and Barmer beadwork to feature at London Crafts Week

exhibition · 2026-05-08

Moi, a brand focused on Indian crafts, will present an exhibition titled 'Unbound by Beads: Migration, Memory & Material' at London Crafts Week, showcasing centuries-old beadwork traditions from pastoral communities in Kutch and Barmer. The exhibition explores the craft and living traditions of western India's pastoral communities through their beadmaking traditions. Alongside the exhibition, Moi will launch its new collection called Serai. The event highlights the migration, memory, and material culture embedded in these beadwork practices.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Unbound by Beads: Migration, Memory & Material'
  • Showcases beadwork from Kutch and Barmer pastoral communities
  • Part of London Crafts Week
  • Moi brand organizing the exhibition
  • Moi also launching new collection called Serai
  • Focus on craft and living traditions of western India's pastoral communities
  • Beadwork traditions are centuries-old

Entities

Institutions

  • Moi
  • London Crafts Week

Locations

  • Kutch
  • Barmer
  • London
  • India
  • United Kingdom

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