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She was obviously too young to understand Kamala Bhasin's beautiful feminist prose but loved Ania's sister Bindia's simple illustrations. Ka Se Kapde Kaise? In order to make it easier to create an archive, every single document was catalogued and professionally photographed in a studio. You will continue to spread joy in the lives of children for years to come through the books made immortal by your work.
April 23, 2014
Bindia Thapar created visual campaigns for the women’s movement with her posters, illustrations for books, monographs, websites and, left a legacy of visual imagery in her illustrations for children’s books
By Juhi Jain
Our beloved feminist friend Bindia Thaper passed away on April 18 in New Delhi.
One of the first books she created was for Tulika Books. Sarah loves it. It was a fascinating insight into how the women’s movement gained momentum in India, as people become more aware of issues concerning women, but also the need to develop and create communication tools that would be easily understood across the spectrum — languages, regions, socio-economic classes, literate and illiterate alike.
Each page is a delight.
Thanks to Malu Bhalu, I learnt that Indian books were now available for young children and I literally asked the Tulika team to adopt me as their Bangalore ambassador. She worked with a diverse set of authors and publishers, and touched many lives through her books. She has a very special place in our hearts for she was with Tulika from the start of its publishing journey, Ka Se Kapde Kaise, the Hindi alphabet book brilliantly conceived and created by her, was one of the very first books we published, and reprinted several times on popular demand.
Bindia’s artwork stood out for the meticulous care she took to render each picture.
So many times, I would show my children (I had a son, a few years later) her illustrations – and they would continue to be mesmerised.
An all-time favourite in my household was, of course, Ka se kapde kaise?, Bindia’s unique Hindi alphabet book with witty, quirky, simple-yet-meaningful drawings. Ever willing to share her knowledge, extremely humble and always alive to new experiences.
Rest in peace.
21 April 2014
alphabetsBindia ThaparChildren's literatureDevnagariillustratorIndiaPoster WomenPublishingTulika Bookswomen's movementZubaan
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A favourite poster of mine is a blue and gold illustration she created for a Jagori poster in the 1990s.It is equally important as learning a language or any other skill. When I took four-month-old Sarah to meet Bindia, she told me to always ensure the child is exposed to visual imagery. Bindia, we are missing you sorely but we hope and pray that you will be happy and blessed wherever you are.
(First Published in Feminist India)
http://feministsindia.com/memoriam-bindia-thapar-1957-2014/
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The first time I met Bindia was when I was curating Poster Women for Zubaan.
As a feminist, she has also illustrated posters and banners on issues of literacy, violence against women, sustainable livelihoods, child rights, peace and diversity for many NGOs and women’s groups. There was always a burst of colours in every frame she drew. Her sense of space and eye for design was natural, and reflected itself in every book she worked on.
Some were in a pretty rotten condition too. And that was how I first got to know about Bindia Thapar.
As my daughter grew, I firmly decided not to read traditional Western fairytales like Little Red Riding Hood or Cinderella to her.
Remembering Bindia Thapar
- Tulika Publishers
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min read
We are deeply saddened by the news of Bindia Thapar’s passing away on 18 April.
Her soft pencil and watercolour illustrations capture the warmth of the bond between a brave little polar bear and her mother, with a lightness of touch and an uncontrived sweetness – the two qualities that really characterise her art and approach, and Bindia herself.
She leaves with us a legacy that will endure and charm young readers for years to come.