SHAMIYANA

Shamiyana – A ceremonial canopy co-designed with community groups across Wandsworth

Step beneath a colourful, handmade, block-printed shamiyana, a traditional South Asian tent ceiling; designed by artist Roopa Basu and brought to life through a series of hands-on workshops.

This textile installation explores themes of shelter, story and belonging. You will also find block-print inspired artwork and a small selection of South Asian literature to enjoy.

Come in, look up, 
and linger a while.

Balham Library

16 Ramsden Road,
London SW12 8QY

Exhibition Launch

Thursday 7 August,
4 – 6:30pm

Free Exhibition

7 – 14 August 2025

Opening hours:

Mon, Wed: 9am – 7:30pm

Thurs: 1pm – 7:30pm

Fri: 9am – 4:30pm

Sat: 10am – 5:30pm

Tues, Sunday – Closed

This project is proudly part of Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture (LBOC) 2025 programme and was made possible through a South Asian Heritage Month grant.