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Saṃrachanā / संरचना
by Haren Mehta
Photographic Bandwidth
Book Design, Creative Direction, Editing, Publishing

Saṃrachanā / संरचना - derived from Sanskrit, translates to structure or composition —a word that elegantly encapsulates the spirit of this work.

Saṃrachanā is a visual exploration of Rajasthan’s cultural architecture — literal, symbolic, and conceptual. Set against the luminous backdrop of Jaisalmer, this project delves into the subtle interplay of form and identity, tradition and innovation, stillness and movement.

Rajasthan is a land where color is not merely an ornament, but a language — spoken through textiles and frescoes, in turbans and veils, and in the ever-shifting sands of the Thar Desert.

In Jaisalmer, that language is further etched into stone and structure. Intricately detailed havelis, sun-drenched forts, patterned courtyards, and shadowed alleyways form a visual grammar of time and craftsmanship.

Saṃrachanā seeks to honor Rajasthan not just as a destination, but as a living composition — where every element, from the grandest façade to the subtlest gesture, contributes to a larger cultural framework.

SPECIFICATIONS—
11x14in (27.94X35.56cm)
Limited-edition of 540 copies
60 pages, Softcover. Printed on recycled, environmentally-friendly papers.
ISBN 978-1-7367240-4-0

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