ANANYA DINESH MEHANDALE
Ms. Sucharita Beniwal
ananya_d@nid.edu
The project explores design for experiential learning by integrating textile techniques into children’s education. Beginning with mapping schools’ opportunities and gaps, textile methods were introduced to observe how teachers and children respond. Existing examples of art driven learning highlighted effective approaches adaptable to the Indian context. This informed the creation of Making Math Tangible, which links the logic of textile techniques like weaving and patchwork to math concepts, making them visual and tactile. Using simple, affordable materials such as paper, the activities allow teachers to implement hands-on pedagogy in classrooms. By transforming abstract ideas into tactile learning experiences, the project positions making as both a creative practice and an educational tool. The outcome is a kit combining tested activities, materials, and worksheets, offering students a tangible and engaging way to explore mathematical concepts while centering textile techniques as a core medium.