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Kalarshi

About

Who are we?

We are a Mother-Daughter team who are passionate about Indian Arts. Our love for the arts has always kept us close and our aim is to share that with others all around the UK. To help others create and feel the same sense of community, happiness and creativity that we feel when we make art.

We're based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and work with people across the UK.

Shraddha Desai smiling beside a framed line drawing

Shraddha Desai

A textile designer trained at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad. Going on to develop her own textile production unit for many years in India. After moving to the UK, Shraddha has spent the last decade spreading her knowledge of Indian arts through workshops and exhibitions around the UK.

Astha Desai-Hill laughing against a gold textured wall

Astha Desai-Hill

An avid enthusiast of all sorts of Indian arts. Having grown up in a creative environment, Astha adopted the knowledge of various Indian arts over the years, and co-founded Kalarshi to help spread the love of Indian Arts.

A home for Indian arts in the UK

Bringing the heritage, traditions and expertise of Indian arts to the UK through inspiring workshops, exhibitions and events. Explore our workshops, kits and events to see how you can get involved.