Project Statement:
The Fabric Mouse is a personal project rooted in my early childhood spent with my grandparents in India.
During those years, I formed a close bond with my great-grandmother, who still lives in Delhi.
One of my fondest memories is of her turning her chunni (a traditional scarf/veil worn by women) into a
little mouse - making it walk, talk, and come to life, just to make me laugh.
This small, playful character - the Fabric Mouse - became so much more than a game. I saw it as her way
of showing love, a kind of affection that didn’t need words. Over time, the mouse became a gentle presence
in my life, carrying with it a sense of warmth.
Through this project, I explore how certain gestures can carry deep emotional weight, becoming symbols
of intimacy and care. The Fabric Mouse is not just a character - it’s a memory stitched with love, and kept
alive through imagination and personal connection.