SheenkhalaiArtProject

“Sheenkhalai: The Blue Skin”, named after women’s distinctive tattoos, traces the lives of Hindu Pashtun migrants who have settled across the world

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

One of the most amazing things that happened while writing this paper was forming a collective with my most amazing tribe @Mariamistan @minasharif @blingistan Lima Jan. they went out of their way to support this research on Pashtun tattoos

[Mariam Solaimankhil @Mariamistan]

One of my favorite people, @shilpibatra , has perfectly captured the culture of Pashtun tattoos and identity in her latest work. At a time when the Taliban is erasing our identity, her storytelling is an act of defiance and preservation. Proud to be part of this amazing project. @Limaahmad @minasharif @blingistan @_TheBlueSkin It can be purchased here: https://t.co/tpvXs6u696

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

@SuVe4Madurai अरे, ये तो गर्व की बात है कि लोकसभा ने संविधान बनाने वाले कलाकारों और उनकी ऐतिहासिक कला को दिखाने की कोशिश की। ऐसे अच्छे काम की आलोचना करना समझ नहीं आता। गांधी जी और अंबेडकर जी का योगदान तो हर भारतीय के दिल में है।

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

Is this for real?

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

This is a wildfire and it will spread. We might be silent observers today but know that we too will be caught in this fire soon.
#itsnotjustafghanistan

@Mariamistan @HTasalla @HabibKhanT @Mariamistan

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

Culture equals identity!

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

Culture equals identity!
#DoNotTouchMyClothes
@Mariamistan @minasharif @HabibKhanT @israrWZ @HTasalla

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

Heartbroken for Afghanistan 💔

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

I am a third generation Pashtun and carry the scars of my displaced Pashtun community till date.
Seeing my Afghan brothers, sisters and friends going through this terror today makes me wonder that these scars again will pass on to generations. #wakeupgovernment
Heartbroken 💔

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

@Mariamistan Proud of you.
Over the years, I have seen you bring so much positivity, expertise and perspective to sociopolitical profile. I know that this situation will change for better.

More power to you sister!

https://t.co/CqPjHud4Sk

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

One of the biggest demonstrations was in central Ghor province, where hundreds of women turned out at the weekend, waving guns and chanting anti-Taliban slogans.

https://t.co/tQLM0ZOGd9

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

@Mariamistan

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

Last year I interviewed Mr. Ved Ahuja, a HinduPashtun Migrant in Jaipur for @VOAPashto I saw a photo of him with @TheDilipKumar I asked Mr. Ahuja and he reminisced his old friendship with the Legendary actor. Saying goodbye to him with heartwarming tale
https://t.co/GV4W5EsBm2

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

Thank you @VOAPashto for giving us the opportunity to help us document this slice of life personal story for your forum.

https://t.co/BhryL3dhIb

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

Visited many households to interview my babais’ for Docu @_TheBlueSkin Was heartbreaking to see some of elders’ houses in shambles- Alone in old age & no one to help sort chaos. So here’s what we did. #TheHappinessProject and its report for @VOAPashto

https://t.co/ra9VjYR2OC

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

Thank you @KarzaiH Sahab for your visit and for making them feel so proud of their language and heritage.

[Shilpi Batra @shilpibatra]

Woke up to news that Sandai Babai passed away. My last memory with her is a happy one. When HE @KarzaiH Sahab visited Jaipur, all our community elders came together to welcome him. Sandai babai was there. She interacted with Karzai sahab in Pashto. How joyful she was. How proud

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

May you all have ample opportunities to celebrate your Women's Day with your tribe :D

#womensday  #womensupportingwomen #community #Sheenkhalai

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

Our Women's Day?Everytime we girls' come together, sing Pashto songs (which means Lots of swearing inbetween) doll each other up in #KakaraiKameez that's Women's Day for us
How do I participate?
I am just a very interested curious audience who enjoys each of them having fun.

[theopenspacesociety @TOSSJaipur]

We are pleased to share the news of the screening of the pitch of TOSS co-founder and mentor @shilpibatra's documentary 'Sheenkhalai- @_TheBlueSkin', followed by a round of Q&A at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi.

https://t.co/Izycx9tXDE

[theopenspacesociety @TOSSJaipur]

Sheenkhalai - @_TheBlueSkin, a film by @shilpibatra, based on the hope of helping people find their identities that were lost during partition.
@BBC India covering the entire story:
Read about it - https://t.co/L7ueHKvbfu
Watch the video - https://t.co/TD02xjOJZo

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

H. E. @KarzaiH's visit to @TOSSJaipur as featured in Rajasthan Patrika's Raja Park Patrika.

#TheOpenSpaceSoiety #Sheenkhalai #TheBlueSkin #SheenkhalaiArtProject #Jaipur

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

Read the full story here: https://t.co/90lZ7U9m4C

[SheenkhalaiArtProject @_TheBlueSkin]

Featured in The Hindu today: Tattooed ‘blue-skinned’ Hindu Pushtuns look back at their roots
@suhasinih writes "Here, just for this moment in the aptly named Frontier Colony in Jaipur, borders have blended, the subcontinent is not so divided and history is not.."
#Sheenkhalai