TINA KATWAL

Director- Shows

Tina discovered her passion for quilting 12 years ago, she now helps others do the same .  She is the founder of Desi Quilters – an e - platform for quilters in India. She sees herself  as an Enabler and is instrumental in bringing about a revolution of sorts in the current quilting scenario in India. She opened the country’s first quilt store & studio “The Square Inch”, thereby opening up avenues for many other quilting enthusiasts by making available supplies, classes and connections.

AISWARYA RAJYALAXMI RAO

Director- Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

Aiswarya is a Pediatrician by profession. She runs a Shelter for Homeless Women with Disabilities in Chennai with a focus on their access to employment. The quilt bug bit her in 2013,  and the rest is history. Not only does she churn out quilts religiously, she also encourages all her friends to take up quilting. At the IIQG 2021, her art quilt "#Mangled" earned her the Judges Choice Award. She has currently started the “Threaducation” venture at the Shelter where  women are initiated into quilting/sewing projects as a livelihood option. When she is not working on social causes or quilting, she is a music and podcast producer.

DEEPA SUBRAMANIAN

Director- Operations

A passion for the colourful textile traditions of India has been the force driving Deepa to take people across India as an experiential tour operator for over two decades.  She enjoys exploring the story behind the variety of textile crafts and the lifestyle of the artisans. A serious fabric hoarder, she enjoys quilting and sewing while yarns and threads find expression in her crochet.  Deepa is most happy when she is working with rural artisans organising textile workshops for visitors.

VARSHA SUNDARARAJAN

Consultant

With a flair for languages, abiding interest in Indian tradition and culture, Varsha’s  interests range from the esoteric to the eco-friendly. When she is not quilting or translating/ editing content across languages she works with children with special needs, uses discarded fabric for artistic expression. Wearing many hats, she consults for and acts in plays, supports NGOs in advisory capacity and teaches communication skills.   Varsha’s focus is on building sustainable relationships across specialties and disciplines.  

India International Quilt Festival

India International Quilt Festival (IIQF) is the only Quilt show organised in India. Quilt India Foundation has organised 2 editions of this festival so far. IIQF consists of Quilt show competition,  learning sessions, Artisan Showcase, Shopping Hub and more.

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Coming up, the 3rd Edition of 

INDIA INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL 2023

Chennai

20 - 23 January, 2023

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India international Quilt Festival 2021 Highlights

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India Quilt Festival 2019 Highlights

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Previous Events

The Many Faces

A Travelling Trunk Show of Art Quilts

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8 Apr - 11 Apr, 2022    Sri Sankara Hall, Chennai​

6 May, 2022                  Bharat Skyvista, Mumbai​

7 May, 2022                  Baani Quilts, Pune​

21 May, 2022               Tsala Studio, Bangalore​

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23 - 25 Jan, 2021           India International Quilt Festival-                                            Online

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Threads that Bind

Travelling Quilt Exhibition of winning quilts and other collections.

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20 Dec - 28 Dec 2019    Collective Space, Coimbatore

6 Dec - 11 Dec 2019       Kolkata Centre for Creativity,                                                   Kolkata

11 Oct  - 15 Oct 2019     AIFACS, Delhi

2 Oct   -  6 Oct 2019       Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur

8 Jun - 16 Jun 2019       DakshinaChitra, Muttukadu,                                                     ECR, Tamilnadu

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25 - 27 Jan, 2019            India Quilt Festival, Chennai