Beyond the Blocks: Water, Women, Legacy | Young Designer Fellowship Award Winner | NIFT X UN Women

Beyond the Blocks: Water, Women, Legacy Documentary showcasing Ajrakh Block Printing in Ajrakhpur by Karnika Singh & Ranya Kaushik Join us on a journey to discover the ancient craft of Ajrakh Block Printing in our award-winning documentary, 'Beyond the Blocks'. This film showcases the traditional techniques, innovative water sustainable practices, and the incredible women who are redefining the craft. Winner of the Young Designer Fellowship, awarded by NIFT in collaboration with UN Women and Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. We extend our deepest gratitude to the immensely talented artisans Dr. Ismail Mohammed Khatri, Ms. Khatri Munira, Ms. Mubassirah, and Mr. Khalid Khatri, who generously shared their knowledge and experiences with us. They're true powerhouses of passion, inspiration, and creativity. 🎥 Direction & Videography: Karnika Singh & Ranya Kaushik 📝 Content: Karnika Singh 👩🏻‍💻 Editing & Narration: Ranya Kaushik 🎼 Music: Samuel Ashwin Wilson 🎙️ Vocals: Isheta Singh ✍️ Lyrics/Poem: Mubassirah Khatri We're extremely grateful to our mentors, Ms. Akanksha Jain and Mr. Tejas M. Prajapati , who supported us at every step of the way; their insights, knowledge, and support made this experience even more meaningful and enjoyable. Being felicitated at Bharat Tex 2025 was surreal. It was an incredible honor to receive our certificates from Dr. Sudha Dhingra , Dr. M Beena, and Ms. Susan Jane Ferguson , and to be felicitated by Ms. Tanu Kashyap and Ms. Susan Jane Ferguson 🏅 #AjrakhBlockPrinting #BeyondTheBlocks #SustainableFashion #WomenEmpowerment #Handloom #TextileDesign #Documentary #ShortFilm #AwardWinning #IndianCrafts #TraditionalCrafts #NIFT #UNWomen #MinistryOfTextiles #YoungDesignerFellowship #ArtisanalExcellence #CraftRevival