More from the Museum of Goa

Another eye-catching exhibit is Matoli, the canopy held above Lord Ganesha that is created during Chawath, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. The making of it is a deeply collaborative act rooted in community, ecology, and respect for the land. It's filled with seasonal fruits, grains, vegetables, and forest plants. Preparation begins just a few days before the festival so that everything remains fresh.

The example in the museum is a collaborative work made with dried and preserved edible, non-edible, and medicinal plants. It is the largest and longest-lasting Matoli ever created in India.

Fhatiyo by Chaitali Morajkar reflects on the everyday presence of flowers in women's lives - not as elements of beauty or romance, but as part of habit, care, and expression. Flowers are offerings at a shrine, hair adornments, or gifts exchanged between neighbours. They start conversations and remind us of the beauty that exists in the ordinary.Read more