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Roots by Avantika Swali
Illustrations by Joohi Mehta
An Adventure of Friendship, Art, and Self Discovery
Roots is a heartwarming tale of four friends embarking on a transformative journey across India united by a quest to discover their roots and understand who they truly are.
Written with love and a deep reverence for India’s cultural heritage by Avantika Swali—a young artist, student, and co-founder of moonray— this book takes readers on a journey through the country’s vibrant art forms. Celebrating friendship, curiosity, and self-expression, the story is beautifully brought to life by Joohi Mehta’s illustrations, capturing the essence of each art form and creating an immersive visual experience.
From the intricate Gond art of Madhya Pradesh to the colourful Madhubani paintings of Bihar, the delicate Zardozi work of Lucknow to the vibrant Phulkari embroidery of Punjab—Roots captures the spirit of India's diverse artistry. As they traverse diverse landscapes, the friends realise that the essence of art and craft lies inexpression―a mirror reflecting their identities. This adventure becomes about widening their horizons and reconnecting with their origins to truly grasp the depth of their selves.
Drawing from Moonray’s commitment to collaborative creation, Roots bridges the worlds of storytelling and craft, celebrating artisans and artists alike and invites young readers to explore, celebrate, and preserve our incredible craft communities.
Roots is an embodiment of our ethos: art as expression, creation as collaboration, and heritage as a living, evolving dialogue.
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