India Project
Soulika Studio’s connection with India began in Pushkar, Rajasthan, through the Fior di Loto India Foundation, a school providing education for girls.
During several stays in Pushkar, I volunteered at the school and introduced small colour workshops for younger students. Although these workshops are no longer part of the school programme, Soulika Studio continues to support the Fior di Loto Foundation.
The School
Fior di loto school is a tax-free foundation helping Indian girls who do not have a chance to get any education in the neighboring village of Pushkar, state of Rajasthan northwest India.
Painted heritage
India’s rich painting tradition has become an important area of interest within my conservation-restoration practice.
Travels through Rajasthan, particularly the Shekhawati region, have brought me into contact with its remarkable painted havelis and raised a growing interest in their materials, conservation and future preservation.
Visits to havelis, museums, galleries and artists’ studios have also deepened my interest in both historical and contemporary Indian painting. Soulika Studio is now exploring possibilities for future conservation and restoration projects in India, with a focus on paintings and painted architectural heritage.
Local craftsmanship
The India Project also includes a small selection of locally made products sourced during my stays in Rajasthan.
Alongside the pouches and tote bags already available in Belgium, Soulika Studio is gradually looking for other handmade and responsibly produced pieces from local makers and artisans.
Twenty percent of the benefits are given directly to the Fior di Loto Foundation allowing Soulika Studio to continue supporting the school while developing new connections between Belgium and India.
Photo Gallery Pushkar
Shop
In parallel, Soulika Studio also brings a small selection of items from Pushkar to Belgium.
Twenty percent of the benefits are given directly to the Fior di Loto Foundation to support the school.
The remaining profits are reinvested in Soulika Studio, helping to create future conservation projects in India and new collaborations with local artists and artisans.
