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FACTUALS . TV . DIGITAL . DESIGN . CONSERVATION
Painting with Needles
Factual/Society & Culture/45 min/HDV/2011
This documentary looks at the traditions, culture and the history behind the exquisite embroidery that is stitched by the women from all corners of India. The film looks at the work of the Kuchhi Rabari women, the martial Sardars and their phulkari and others. Through the intensely personal stories of the women who make it, the film unravels this extraordinary tradition.
Director: Priyanka Kuriakose
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Series Director: Priyanka Kuriakose
Series Producer: Siddharth Kak
Production Agency: Surabhi Foundation
Producer: ONGC
Broadcast Partner: National Geographic Channel/Fox History & Entertainment
Duration: 45 min
Format: HDV
Language: English and local dialects/Subtitled in English
Year: 2011
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