# Goan artist turns old jeans into oral histories

2026-08-08T22:43:02+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Goan artist Savia Viegas creates intimate visual narratives from discarded denim, stitching worn-out jeans into portraits of memory and oral history. Her work, reported by Deccan Herald, transforms faded blue fabric into art that preserves personal stories. Viegas carefully selects each pair of jeans, letting the original wear and tear guide the story she tells. The project is a blend of textile recycling, memory preservation, and fine art.

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- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/features/art-and-culture/memories-stitched-into-fading-blue-how-goan-artist-savia-viegas-turns-denim-into-stories-4102777>

Tags: denim art, Goa, Indian artists, oral history, Savia Viegas, textile recycling
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