Upcoming Workshop
Rajasthani Lime Plaster Workshop
Lime plasters are natural, breathable and beautiful to look at and touch. Cooling and permeable in nature they allow buildings to breathe, passively regulating internal air quality, resulting in healthier living spaces.
Lime as a construction material has withstood the test of time with the oldest examples being traced back to the ancient temple of Gobeklitepe dated to 9000BC.
In this intensive workshop you will learn three traditional Rajasthani lime plastering techniques from the Shekawati region; Thappi, Lohi & Araish.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Practical Sessions
In this four day workshop you will learn practically how to :
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How to identify appropriate materials.
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How to prepare & mix mortars
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Preparation and use of herbal admixtures
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How to apply Thappi, Lohi & Araish plaster.
The diversity of traditional architectural styles across the globe are a reflection of human creativity & resourcefulness. Architecture is an expression of culture. Regions with intact traditional architecture often sustain strong ties with other aspects of their unique cultural heritage. Spiti Valley & Kinnaur are two such regions.
Join us for a Secret Spiti Sojourn & we will take you on a journey through time. We will visit a Kath Kuni Temple imbued with a blend of Hinduism & Buddhism, visit a rammed earth buddhist monastery over 1000 years old, stay in a Tibetan style earthen home & explore an abandoned castle, a shepherds village lost in time & an ornate carved temple befitting of a Raja tucked away in the humblest of homes.
Our tour is suited to anyone with a desire to explore this stunning region beyond the main tourist icons. We’ll reveal to you a hidden valley, once a gateway to Spiti across the mountain range, dotted with Chilgoza pines & castles & part of an old trade route. Where the inhabitants speak four different languages & their religion is a syncretic blend of Buddhism & Hinduism. Pick & Drop Chandigarh 30th April – 9th May Pick Chandigarh Drop Manali September 29th – 8th October
Upcoming Workshop
Rajasthani Lime Plaster Workshop
Lime plasters are natural, breathable and beautiful to look at and touch. Cooling and permeable in nature they allow buildings to breathe, passively regulating internal air quality, resulting in healthier living spaces.
Lime as a construction material has withstood the test of time with the oldest examples being traced back to the ancient temple of Gobeklitepe dated to 9000BC.
In this intensive workshop you will learn three traditional Rajasthani lime plastering techniques from the Shekawati region; Thappi, Lohi & Araish.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Practical Sessions
In this four day workshop you will learn practically how to :
-
How to identify appropriate materials.
-
How to prepare & mix mortars
-
Preparation and use of herbal admixtures
-
How to apply Thappi, Lohi & Araish plaster.