Where are they now?
Sheetol Chawla: iD International Emerging Designer Awards 2023 Finalist
We’ve been following Sheetol Chawla’s journey since the early days, and it’s been exciting to see her career continue to evolve and thrive!
The 2023 iD International Emerging Designer finalist’s journey began in fashion design, but over time her practice has expanded into the realms of wearable art, cultural storytelling, and large-scale artistic projects. Today, Sheetol defines herself as an artist working through textile-based sculpture, installation, and cultural narrative.
Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Sheetol’s current practice focuses on creating one-of-a-kind wearable artworks that preserve and celebrate cultural stories. Recent projects have involved extensive research, craftsmanship, and collaboration with communities, with a growing focus on exhibition-based outcomes rather than traditional fashion collections. She is currently developing international collaborations with artists and cultural partners for future exhibitions and creative diplomacy initiatives.
Alongside her studio practice, Sheetol was recently invited to serve as Sector Leader for Textile,
Fashion and Apparel within the India New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, contributing to conversations around the creative industries following recent New Zealand–India trade developments.
With so much on the horizon, we’re excited to see what Sheetol creates next!
Learn more about Sheetol Chawla:
@sheetolchawla