Artist Talk and Pop-Up Sale: Hemangini Rathore
Join us at at Mia as we welcome artist and designer Hemangini Rathore. Mia will host the textile artist for an artist talk about her history and artistic practice, as well as a pop-up retail event. This event is hosted with our partner Khazana.
During the artist talk, Rathore will discuss her work translating the traditional indigo dying techniques and natural fibers of India into contemporary and stylish slow fashion designs that are stunningly beautiful, effortlessly comfortable and also affordable.
Rathore will be available to meet visitors and answer questions before and after her artist talk, and for the duration of the pop-up sale.
Artist Talk: Hemangini Rathore
- Location: Wells Fargo Community Room
- Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
Additional Events
Rathore will also share her knowledge and exquisite creations at Khazana Art and Textiles on November 6 and 7, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. both days. She’ll be available to meet and greet, and answer questions about her pieces, which will be available to see, touch, try on, and purchase. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free, but space is limited.
About Hemangini Rathore
Hemangini Rathore is founder of Sudarshan, a thriving artist collective that aims to preserve and promote traditional techniques and motifs found in folk textiles from India by creating contemporary designs and products. Through Sudarshan, Rathore brings together ancient hand-block printing methods and patterns centered around the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, alongside hand-stitching, -weaving, and -dyeing traditions from neighboring states of Gujarat and Jammu-Kashmir. Sudarshan specializes in creating luxurious, contemporary garments and accessories that draw on the ancient textile traditions of India to ensure that these traditions, and the indigenous artisan communities who make them, continue to survive and thrive. Sudarshan’s work has been featured in the retail spaces of MOMA New York, SF MOMA, the Freer-Sackler Galleries, and the Rubin Museum New York. Rathore hails from Bikaner, India, and lives in New York City.
About Khazana
Khazana (the Urdu word for “treasure”) is a gallery, boutique, and community gathering space located in Minneapolis. Owner Anju Kataria started collecting treasures from around the world as a child growing up in India and continues to travel globally to meet and work with passionate craftspeople. Supporting and connecting with local and international artists is at the core of every project at Khazana.