Jaipur Rugs has announced the launch of its latest hand-knotted carpet collection, ‘DAYS’, created in collaboration with acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Princess Pea (Natasha Preenja). The collection, unveiled this week, transforms carpets into a medium of storytelling—placing focus on womanhood, visibility, emotional endurance, and the often-unseen labour of women artisans.
The collaboration began when Princess Pea visited Jaipur and spent time with women weavers in their homes and workplaces. Observing their quiet, rhythmic work and the emotional weight carried in their daily routines, the artist introduced her iconic oversized “Pea head” as part of a performative visual intervention. The women wore the round Pea masks—making them faceless yet suddenly impossible to overlook.
“The act of wearing the head became a quiet yet powerful declaration of identity, visibility, and belonging,” Jaipur Rugs said in a statement. “It conceals, yet reveals; it softens, yet asserts. Each image, like each knot, becomes a testament to resilience.”
A Collection Rooted in Shared Creation
What began as a conceptual art experiment evolved into ‘DAYS’, a series of hand-knotted carpets that blur the lines between performance, textile art, and community storytelling. Princess Pea’s theme draws inspiration from menstruation—a natural cycle often surrounded by cultural silence or stigma. In symbolic response, the artist incorporates figures of a mother, father, sister, and couple into the carpet designs, representing how a woman’s entire household supports her through her “days.”
By reframing the domestic sphere as one of empathy and connection, the collection encourages a fresh lens on gender roles, emotional labour, and the work that women perform—both visible and invisible.
Highlighting Women Artisans and Their Stories
The collaboration also shines a spotlight on Jaipur Rugs’ women weavers, whose craft often remains behind the scenes. Through Princess Pea’s performative images and woven interpretations, their presence becomes central to the artistic narrative.
“This collection beautifully captures the spirit of what we stand for at Jaipur Rugs — the intersection of art, craft, and human emotion,” said Yogesh Chaudhary, Director of Jaipur Rugs. “What began as a meaningful project with the Jaipur Rugs Foundation has evolved into a powerful artistic collaboration that gives voice to women whose stories are often unheard.”
Colours That Speak the Cycles of Womanhood
Developed over months within the lived environments of the artisans, each rug in the collection represents a moment in the cyclical nature of a woman’s life—her endurance, vulnerability, nurturing spirit, and resilience.
The four primary carpets in the series reflect emotional landscapes:
- Day 1 – Blue: Depth, introspection, and contemplation
- Day 2 – Pink: Softness, fragility, and emotional openness
- Day 3 – Mustard: Grit, persistence, and strength
- Day 4 – Salmon: Warmth, renewal, and transformation
These transitions are woven through colour, rhythm, and texture, echoing the physical and emotional shifts experienced by women.
From Silk Paintings to Knotted Narratives
The visual language of the collection originates from Princess Pea’s miniature silk paintings, reimagined through the skilled hands of Jaipur Rugs’ weavers. This transformation from brushstroke to knot is more than a technical adaptation—it is, as the curatorial team describes, “a transfer of energy.”
Every rug becomes a living archive of touch, time, and collaboration, merging the artist’s conceptual framework with the personal rhythm of the artisans who bring the works to life.
A Powerful Intersection of Art, Identity and Craft
With ‘DAYS’, Jaipur Rugs and Princess Pea continue to push the boundaries of textile art, elevating hand-knotted carpets into spaces of emotional storytelling and cultural dialogue. The collection not only celebrates womanhood but also offers a nuanced reflection on identity, domesticity, and the unrecognised contributions of women woven into the fabric of everyday life.
