Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Bhoomika Prasad. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Bhoomika thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I did my undergraduate degree at NIFT Kangra in India, where I was first introduced to weaving. Growing up in India, textiles were always a big part of life. Honestly, I think my love for them began with my mom—she’s always been so passionate about sarees and embroidery. Watching her admire the details in fabrics and her working on them sparked something in me that made me want to explore this world further.
At NIFT, the focus was on building strong technical skills, which gave me a solid base to work from. I also got the chance to participate in craft clusters, where I worked closely with professional weavers. It was an incredible experience, I learned so much about traditional techniques and really started to appreciate the depth of the craft.
Understanding the loom and how weaving works technically has been pivotal for me. It’s given me the confidence to take risks and push the limits of what’s possible with different materials. Learning to draft patterns from scratch and experimenting with different looms—figuring out which ones work best with specific materials—has been so important. One of the biggest challenges I’ve tackled is figuring out how to make my pieces self-supporting and hold their shape, which has become a key part of my work.
Reflecting on my journey, I realize that having access to a greater variety of looms and materials earlier on would have accelerated my learning process. It would have allowed me to experiment more broadly and understand material properties in greater depth. For me, weaving has always been like a laboratory process—setting up the loom, troubleshooting challenges, and iterating with materials until I achieve the desired outcome.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Hi, I’m Bhoomika Prasad, a New York-based textile artist and a second-year MFA candidate at Parsons School of Design. My work lives at the crossroads of traditional textile craftsmanship and modern innovation, blending weaving, printmaking, and material experimentation to create immersive, interactive, and tactile textile experiences.
Growing up in India, textiles were everywhere, woven into everyday life, stitched into memory. But my fascination really began with my mother’s love for sarees and embroidery. My formal introduction to weaving happened during my undergraduate studies at NIFT Kangra, where I built a strong technical foundation. Understanding how looms function, how different materials interact, and how traditional techniques could be adapted for contemporary expression became a key part of my practice. Later, working closely with artisans in Himachal Pradesh through craft clusters deepened my appreciation for weaving traditions and the cultural narratives embedded within textiles.
I like to think of my work as a bit of a playground for materials. I push the boundaries of what textiles can do, often incorporating unconventional elements like metallic and optic fibers. For me, textiles aren’t just flat surfaces; they’re dynamic, sculptural, and sensory-driven. I’m especially interested in creating self-supporting textile structures pieces that hold their shape independently, allowing them to be experienced spatially rather than just hung on a wall.
More than anything, I want people to interact with my work. Textiles have this unique ability to evoke emotions, trigger memories, and establish connections. Whether it’s the warmth of a woven structure or the shimmer of a fiber that catches the light just right, I want my pieces to invite touch, movement, and engagement. I love experimenting with textures and materials to create textile experiences that go beyond the visual ones that feel just as exciting to explore with your hands as they are to look at.
At its heart, my work is about storytelling, material innovation, and interaction. I want people to see textiles differently not just as fabric, but as something alive, something with its own presence and energy. Whether through woven structures, experimental materials, or immersive installations, I hope to create moments of curiosity and connection.
If you’re into textiles, art, or just love discovering new ways materials can be transformed, I’d love for you to follow along on my journey!

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My creative journey is driven by a deep desire to create immersive, interactive textile experiences that invite audiences to engage with materials in unexpected ways. I want my work to spark curiosity, encouraging people to not only see but to feel, touch, and connect with textiles on a sensory level. Through my practice, I explore the relationships between materials, technology, and human perception, weaving metallic threads and optic fibers into pieces that create moments of wonder and discovery.

Drawing from my Indian heritage, I bridge traditional textile techniques with contemporary narratives. My work transforms intangible experiences, emotions, and thoughts into tangible forms that can be shared and experienced collectively. I’m fascinated by how our environments, emotions, and accumulated experiences shape who we become and I explore these questions through my artistic practice.

What truly energizes me is the challenge of creating self supporting textile structures that take on sculptural forms naturally, without external aids. My studio becomes a laboratory where I experiment and test, discovering new possibilities in familiar materials. This process of exploration and discovery with its unexpected breakthroughs and revelatory moments drives me to keep pushing boundaries.

My ultimate vision is to create spaces where art, environment, and audience merge seamlessly where textiles transcend their physical form to become vessels for storytelling, catalysts for introspection, and bridges for human connection. Through my work, I invite people to discover the profound tactile, emotional, and cultural dimensions of textiles, revealing their power to transform how we experience and interact with the world around us.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

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For me, the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is witnessing my vision materialize into physical form and seeing how it resonates with people on a deeply personal level—through touch, memory, or emotion. I love watching people engage with my work in unexpected ways, whether they’re drawn to explore its textures, interact with the materials, or reflect on the themes woven within. These moments of genuine connection, where someone finds their own meaning in my work, are what make this journey truly meaningful.

The creative process itself brings its own kind of joy—the thrill of experimentation, the excitement of discovering new techniques, and the satisfaction of solving complex design challenges. I’m particularly passionate about pushing textiles beyond their traditional boundaries, creating structural, self-supporting pieces that transform spaces. I truly believe that weaving is an infinitely versatile craft, opening up a world of endless possibilities. Every material, from traditional fibers to unexpected elements, holds the potential for innovation and discovery.

What adds another layer of meaning to my work is the opportunity to bridge traditional and contemporary techniques. Whether I’m collaborating with skilled artisans or researching historical processes, I find deep satisfaction in honoring textile traditions while adding my own contemporary voice to this timeless craft. This connection between past and present, between heritage and innovation, gives my work purpose beyond personal expression and allows me to contribute to the ongoing evolution of textile art.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://bhoomikaprasad.com
• Instagram: mini.pateto
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhoomika-prasad-3911121a6/

Image Credits

Golden metallic weaves – Photographed by Kunwar Prithvi Singh Rathore
All other images – Self-clicked