A recognized textile scholar, co-author and editor of the book, ‘Saris- Tradition & Beyond’ covering 15 states & the previously published ‘Saris of India’ volumes on Madhya Pradesh, Bihar & West Bengal as well as ‘Handcrafted Indian Textiles -Tradition and Beyond' with Martand Singh & Rahul Jain. As a writer and translator she has written of the life and work of craftspeople and scripted for films and exhibitions. She has been consistently involved with research and development of handspun-handwoven textiles from cultivation of the raw materials to all the hand processes up to the weaving stage. She is founder of the “Sari School” which organizes workshops for those who wish to learn the wonders of this unstitched garment. She has also collaborated with ‘The Daksha Sheth Dance Company’ to develop the production titled, ‘SARI’