Before cars and private jets, kings, queens and members of the royal family or nobility travelled in covered carriages known as palanquins!

Explore the different kinds of palanquins used in India in the 18th century as documented by an artist named Baltazard Solvyns and join storyteller Sherline on an exciting journey as she shares thrilling stories about palanquins and 'Hircarahs' ie message bearers who ran ahead of the palanquins. Then, get inspired to create your own palanquin!

Inspired by our ongoing exhibition 'People of Bengal: Coloured Etchings by F. Baltazard Solvyns', presented in collaboration with DAG.

Dr. Sherline Pimenta K is a researcher, Design educator and Master Storyteller at Kathanika. Her interests include narrative studies, experience design, communication design, and visual language. Sherline has a Master's in Communication Design and a Ph.D. in Storytelling from IIT Bombay.

Sunday, 16th June 2024

4 pm - 5 pm

Charges: Rs 100

Age: 5 - 12 years old

Education Center, BDL Museum Plaza

Charges: Rs 100 per child. Parents or guardians accompanying their child are not required to purchase separate tickets.

The session is free for NGOs and BMC schools, please write to us at education@bdlmuseum.org to book your spot.