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Display typefaces based
on the rich living folk and indigenous craft tradition of South Asia and beyond

We work with craftswomen, indigenous artists, refugees and other marginalised people to

create beautifully designed display typefaces, in a way that engenders dialogue, mutual respect, authorship and a safe space to fail, learn and share with each other.

Marg Magazine Issue 76 vol. 1

Marg Magazine Issue 76 vol. 1

READ: Ishan's Article in Marg Magazine on the Baiga Tattoo Typeface

It took Varsha ben 2 days to embroider this "G"

It took Varsha ben 2 days to embroider this "G"

Launched! A multicolored typeface based on the intricate Soof embroideries of Sindh and Kutch. Available as "Soof Rangeela Serif" and "Soof Rangaeela Sans"

Exciting! Basma Hamdy and Farzana Khatri opening up one of the Arabic tie-dye letters!

Exciting! Basma Hamdy and Farzana Khatri opening up one of the Arabic tie-dye letters!

We conducted a workshop in Kutch with TypeAraby and Knots and Dots on a Bandhani Arabic Typeface in December 2023

Marg Magazine Issue 76 vol. 1

Marg Magazine Issue 76 vol. 1

READ: Ishan's Article in Marg Magazine on the Baiga Tattoo Typeface

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Mithila folk art, Devanagari script, display typeface

A Latin script typeface based on the pastoral nomadic community from Kutch and Sindh—that says MAXIMALISM

Bandhani tie-dye typeface

Soof Rangeela : A Multicolored Typeface

Baiga Tribal Tattoo Typeface

Try out the Godna Tribal Tattoo Typeface

Phool-Patti applique craft

Barmer Katab patchwork based typeface

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