Every threshold marks a passage.

In the monolithic landscape of Hampi, temple doorways remain long after the walls that once surrounded them have disappeared. Threshold (Dvāra) reflects on the act of crossing—both physical and spiritual.

Reclaimed rosewood became the surface of the work. Rich in natural tannins, the wood gradually darkened through its reaction with iron-rich earth. Naturally fermented indigo was applied in successive layers, allowing the material to emerge through time rather than conceal the grain beneath it.

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At its centre, indigo-dyed mulberry silk is tied with turmeric, recalling gestures observed at temple entrances, where materials carry protection, blessing and welcome.Rather than representing a doorway, Threshold considers the moment of crossing itself, where material, memory and place meet.