Ep 257: Objects Speak to Annapurna Garimella
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma
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Tea Sets in India
Gushangi has seen both the kolal and japanese teacups. He's part of minga, which emphasizes the local. So what does he do in ambala? He designs a tea set. The teapot is designed based on a commondol a. Commondalo is a water carrying pottet ascetics mendicants use to carry holy water. Commandel is in some way elevates the liquid inside the vessel. And because it's in this beautiful pot, shaped like a cow, shaped into something made out of precious materials, is further elevated.
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