Dr Promil Pande is a designer, researcher and academic, working in the field of textiles and handicrafts for over three decades. Her body of work lies at the intersection of artisanal practices, design thinking and society. As a researcher and designer, she has worked closely on developmental projects with the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts & Handloom) within the Ministry of Textiles, UNDP and Fabindia. As an academic, she has held positions of Dean, Professor and Visiting Professor at G.D. Goenka University, Ansal University, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and Pearl Academy. She has a PhD in Design, a dual Masters in Fine Arts and Textile Design Technology, along with an Executive MBA. She is currently a member of the Scientific Board for Review, FrancoAngeli Journals & Series, Design International; the Board of Studies Rishihood University; and Founder & Executive Director at The Sidhast Foundation (TSF). This book has been developed from her doctoral thesis and extensive work with artisanal communities in Kashmir.
