Thomas Henriot unveils exceptional gold artwork at Kolkata Durga Puja festival
Kolkata, India – September 2025
French artist Thomas Henriot is currently presenting an extraordinary gold artwork during the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India. Produced by Brochier Technologies, this installation was woven in a single piece using gold threads, combining Henriot’s artistic vision with the technical mastery of Lyon silk craftsmanship.
Franco-Indian artistic collaboration at Hatibagan Pandals
The immersive installation, created in collaboration with local artist Tapas Dutta, is showcased at the renowned Hatibagan Sarbojanin pandal, one of Kolkata’s most celebrated festival sites. The artwork highlights the historic ghats of Kolkata, blending drawings, wooden sculptures, and ambient sound effects to offer visitors a fully immersive artistic experience.
Celebrating Kolkata’s historic ghats
Henriot’s work brings to life to Basu Palace which is now in need of preservation. The installation allows visitors to explore the cultural and historical significance of these spaces through a combination of visual and auditory elements, creating a unique dialogue between past and present.
Long-standing collaboration between Thomas Henriot and Cédric Brochier
Thomas Henriot has collaborated with Cédric Brochier for over 20 years on limited edition works across exceptional textile supports. This long-standing partnership unites artistic creativity and Lyon silk expertise, producing projects that are both luxurious and innovative.
Produced by Brochier Technologies: a gold-thread masterpiece
The piece was produced by Brochier Technologies, who wove the entire artwork in a single composition with gold threads. Henriot’s signature ink drawings on Japanese rice paper are translated into silk, demonstrating the high level of skill and technical mastery of Lyon’s silk workshops.
Luxury silk craftsmanship meets contemporary art
The work highlights how luxury silk production can meet contemporary art, transforming Henriot’s vision into a tangible, monumental textile installation. The meticulous weaving process and use of gold threads make this piece a true innovation in modern silk art.
An immersive experience for festival visitors
Visitors can explore this installation and experience the intersection of art, culture, and luxury silk. The work not only celebrates Kolkata’s ghats but also showcases the technical mastery of Brochier Technologies, reinforcing their position at the forefront of innovative production for contemporary art.
The installation remains on display throughout the Durga Puja festival, inviting festival-goers to discover this unique Franco-Indian collaboration and enjoy an immersive journey into history, art, and textile craftsmanship.