WHERE I BELONG

WHERE I BELONG

Two women exchanging flowers at a celebration, with the text 'Less Time Questioning More Time Creating' overlaid.

The Where I Belong project started as a personal journey of reconnection.

Growing up, I often rejected my South Asian heritage to blend in, only to watch the same culture later become popularised often without the depth or lived experience behind it.

This shift made me want to reclaim my roots on my own terms. Through photography, I began creating a love letter to South Asian identity, fashion, and diaspora stories, capturing the colours, textures, and traditions I once overlooked, and celebrating the people who live this culture daily.

When the exhibition opened, it became more than a display of images, it was a space for recognition and connection. Guests shared their own memories (one was inspired by my parandi), and many told me they finally felt seen, (especially after seeing the fashion show). For me, it was a full circle moment, from hiding my roots to standing proudly in them, surrounded by others who understood why it mattered.

On that day, in that room, it was clear, Where I Belong isn’t just about me finding my place, it’s about all of us reclaiming the stories that have always been ours.

A collage of photos and illustrated elements promoting an exhibition about South Asian culture. Features a central woman in traditional red and white outfit, photos of women in cultural attire, a purple mug with hearts, a stack of zines, and text dis
Text overlay on purple background with decorative elements: a blue bow, a smiley face with 'Positive Vibes' circle, a cartoon monkey, and a loading icon, in a colorful, playful style.
Group of women dressed in traditional and colorful festive attire standing together at a celebration or event.
A woman dressed in a colorful and festive outfit, standing indoors, with one hand on her forehead and the other across her chest, surrounded by bright decor and a plant.
A woman dressed in traditional Indian attire, wearing a gold blouse and a pink and purple skirt decorated with pink flowers, poses with her hands near her head and neck, accessorized with jewelry and a pink headscarf.
Young woman with black hair styled in a braid, dressed in a dark blue embroidered outfit, smiling, with a brick wall in the background.
A woman wearing a leopard print top, a long cream-colored skirt with eyelet lace, and sneakers with pink laces, standing outdoors near a brick building.
A woman dressed in traditional Indian attire, wearing a pink embroidered lehenga with gold details, a matching pink dupatta, and a colorful vest. She has accessories including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, and has long hair with a pink headscar
A person dressed in colorful, layered fabric clothing, posing with one arm raised and a piece of fabric in hand, standing outdoors near a building with concrete columns and a metal railing.
A woman dressed in traditional Indian attire with intricate gold embroidery, wearing elaborate jewelry including a nose ring, earrings, and a necklace, looking at herself in a mirror.
A woman wearing a maroon sari with gold accents poses indoors near a wall and mirror, smiling and resting her hand on her head.
A woman in traditional and colorful clothing with a leopard print top and a pink and gold skirt, decorated with ribbons and a bow in her hair, standing indoors near a white wall and a mirror.

WHAT IMAGES WERE EXHIBITED?

WHAT IMAGES WERE EXHIBITED?

Shot over 2+ years, here’s the images that were exhibited in 2025.

A woman wearing a green top with pink bows and pink ribbons, a sheer floral skirt, and a colorful shawl, standing outdoors near a railing and a brick house, looking to her left.
Three women wearing colorful, traditional dresses and matching hair accessories walking on a city street.
Two women dressed in traditional South Asian attire sitting on a patterned red blanket outdoors, holding mugs of tea, surrounded by playing cards, flowers, and snacks.
Three women dressed in traditional and colorful Indian attire posing together against a brown backdrop.
Close-up of women wearing traditional Indian clothing, decorated with colorful embroidery and jewelry, with hands adorned with henna and bangles, during a cultural or religious event.
Three women dressed in colorful traditional clothing sit outdoors among green plants. Two women hold bouquets of pink and white baby's breath flowers, with one woman smelling the flowers and the other covering her face.
Two women wearing traditional South Asian attire are standing near stone pillars outdoors; one is sitting on a stone, and the other is standing, engaging in conversation.
A close-up of a wedding or traditional ceremony with two women, one dressed in colorful traditional attire and the other in casual clothes, tying a bracelet on the bride's ankle. The women have intricate henna designs on their hands and are wearing j
Two women in stylish traditional attire stand outside a Cartier store with red awnings and gold accents.
Two people holding and exchanging cards with the words 'SELF-REFLECTION EDITION' printed in red on a silver background, possibly during a cultural or ceremonial event with traditional attire.
Two women in traditional South Asian attire, one in a beige saree and the other in a pink saree, stand near a black metal fence under a blooming cherry blossom tree and appear to be exchanging gifts or jewelry.
Two women in traditional Indian attire sitting close together under a large decorative umbrella, with one wearing a green and multicolored embroidered dress and the other in a gold and cream saree.

WHERE I BELONG

WHERE I BELONG

In 2026, the focus went from personal to community with Where I Belong: The Collective. A pop-up celebrating South Asian craft and creativity with workshops, a panel talk discussing the importance of reclaiming narratives and obviously games like carrom and samosa. We heard feedback after saying we need more spaces like this. Clearly there’s a demand for it.

Gol Gappe Print Gol Gappe Print
Gol Gappe Print
£15.00

Inspired by the joy, chaos, and flavour of gol gappe, this piece is a love letter to South Asian street food culture, the memories wrapped around it & community. It’s playful, nostalgic & full of personality.

This A5 print doesn’t just sit pretty on your wall, it starts conversations. It’s for the girls who romanticise their culture, who smile at the mention of gol gappe dates, who know that food is never just food, it’s home.

✨ Why you’ll love it:

  • The exact print that drew people into my Playing Outside market stall

  • A bold, joyful celebration of South Asian culture

  • Instantly warms up any space (& your inner child)

  • It’s double-sided, with a cute self-love quote

brighten up your space with the where I belong collection!

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Too Desi For This Nonsense Sticker Too Desi For This Nonsense Sticker
Too Desi For This Nonsense Sticker
£2.50

For the group chat that runs on voice notes and unsolicited advice. For the parts of you that refuse to shrink, apologise, or just let it go. A round holographic sticker that was exclusively made for Where I Belong: The Collective event.

Stick it on your laptop, your water bottle, whatever needs a warning label.