South Asian women doctors and healing herbs: A creative textile workshop

South Asian women doctors and healing herbs: A creative textile workshop

Royal College of Physicians Museum

Artform: Visual arts
Event date: Wed, 29th Jul 2026
London

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 "> published -

Event Summary

Step into a world of history, storytelling and botanical creativity as part of South Asian Heritage Month.

Event Description

As part of South Asian Heritage Month, join us on 29 July for a unique evening workshop with historian and artist Theeba Krishnamoorthy, celebrating pioneering South Asian women doctors and healing plants. What to expect: Storytelling: Discover the lives of trailblazing South Asian women doctors who navigated patriarchal societies and intersecting medical traditions. Botanical dyeing and printing: Get hands-on with natural dyes and printing techniques to create your own layered calico textile masterpiece to take home. Sensory exploration: connect with history through the sights, scents and textures of plants and textiles. Tickets: pay what you feel, minimum donation £1

Event Overview

  • Event Title: South Asian women doctors and healing herbs: A creative textile workshop
  • Type: Workshop
  • Date: Wed, 29th Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Event: South Asian women doctors and healing herbs: A creative textile workshop

Event: South Asian women doctors and healing herbs: A creative textile workshop

Organisation: Royal College of Physicians Museum

Postcode: NW1 4LE

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