Puwali means 'kid' in its simplest, clearest form—the moment something begins to exist. A seed breaking open. A habitat forming. A life emerging.
Artists
Fathima Hamdah, Kishan Jangde (National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad)
Medium
Mixed media (visual storytelling, hands-on workshop)
Venue
Vallabhdas Kanji Limited (VKL) Warehouse, Mattancherry, Fort Kochi, Kerala
Landmark: Opposite Canara Bank, Near Mattancherry Government Hospital
Timings
10AM to 6PM (Mon to Sunday)
Till March 31st, 2026
About
Puwali – Play to Plant highlights how important these early moments are. Even the smallest start sets something real in motion. Every seed, every beginning, carries its own future.
Fathima Hamdah and Kishan Jangde from the National Institute of Design look at beginnings through the lens of forests and shared ecosystems. Through visual storytelling and hands-on workshops, they connect every new life to the world around it.
A playful, participatory work that reminds us: everything starts somewhere small.
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