![]() During this time, we also documented the traditional crafts of Ahmedabad for our craft initiative and launch D-Tours An audio Guided Heritage Walk from the House of MG to this haveli. I had the opportunity to reinterpret it (as well as rename it!) and present Mangaldas ni Haveli as a caf? and craft centre in August this year. ![]() Many expeditions to its interior over the years, both on my Enfield and on bicycle (as well as guidance from my friend Debashish Nayak) led me to chance upon a neglected gem of architecture and craftsmanship in late 1996. for the French architects who helped restore the house, the Haveli is a. Despite all the development, our heritage never left the walled city. It also has sister properties Dodhia Haveli and Deewanji-ni Haveli in the area. Made in Ahmedabad and proud to be Gujarati' has, in fact, become our brand identity. The House of MG gives me the opportunity to dwell into what it means to be a Gujarati in a 360 degree manner and to showcase a contemporary lifestyle that is rooted in tradition. ![]() Unless I discover where I come from, how will I give direction to where I want to go? My work revolves around this premise. There is no denying that India's identity lies in its diversity, but I am a Gujarati living in Ahmedabad. The World Heritage Week has just concluded. One of the fine examples of preservation and adaptive re-use is The Mangaldas ni Haveli by The House of Mangaldas. ![]()
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