SHAMIYANA - A South Asian Heritage Month Celebration
Date
Thu 7 - Thu 14 Aug 2025
SHAMIYANA - A ceremonial canopy co-designed with community groups across Wandsworth
Step beneath a colourful, handmade, block-printed shamiyana, a traditional South Asian tent ceiling; designed by artist Roopa Basu and brought to life through a series of hands-on workshops.
This textile installation explores themes of shelter, story and belonging. You will also find block-print inspired artwork and a small selection of South Asian literature to enjoy.
Come in, look up,
and linger a while.
Balham Library
16 Ramsden Road,
London SW12 8QY
Exhibition Launch
Thursday 7 August,
4 – 6:30pm
Free Exhibition
7 – 14 August 2025
Opening hours:
Mon, Wed: 9am – 7:30pm
Thurs: 1pm – 7:30pm
Fri: 9am – 4:30pm
Sat: 10am – 5:30pm
Tues, Sunday – Closed
Event Performance Details
Thu 7 Aug
16:00 (168 hours ) - Balham Library
Event Location
Need to Know
Genre
Art / Exhibitions
Wandsworth Heritage
Pricing
Free
Recommended Age
All Ages
