Nepal, July 4 -- Shivangini Rana used to paint as a hobby whenever she had free time from her hotel job. During the long lonely days of Covid lockdowns, she took to art more seriously.

She sold her debut piece on social media, launching her artistic career in a unique format. Painting on pashmina shawls, she has turned attire into art and art into attire.

Now, 72 of her acrylic, oil and spray painted shawls are on display under Roots & Blooms, a solo exhibition at The Kala Salon in Thamel. "My paintings all depict lines are roots and their network, representing where we come from," Rana explains. "And the blooms depict what we see on the outside: achievements and beautiful things happening around us."

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