Sanjhi, the traditional paper Indian art form, requires intense concentration and a deep sense of devotion. When I make Sanjhi for Lord Krishna, the work is imbued with love, spirituality and meditation. This type of work has always been connected to faith for me. When I faced a commission that seemed beyond anything I had made before, I prayed for the strength and concentration to complete it.

Temples and devotees from across India contact us around Pitru Paksha, an annual Hindu period of remembrance for ancestors. Many come to our workshop specifically to collect Sanjhi stencils because very few families still possess the knowledge required to make them.

Paper cannot be forced. Each section must be completed with the pressure and pace that the material allows. The greatest difficulty is maintaining precision from beginning to end. A single incorrect cut can weaken a much larger section, particularly when the work is highly detailed or made at an architectural scale. Working too quickly can destroy days' worth of work.