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
Free Event
Wandsworth Heritage
Pricing
Free
Recommended Age
All ages
