This publication presents essays and interviews, based on the Papers and Presentation from the seminar accompanying the opening of Balluchari: Bengal and Beyond, an exhibition on Baluchari textiles at the Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata between 18th October-4th December, 2016 Contributors are: Darshan Shah, Mayank Mansingh Kaul, Shilpa Shah, Jyotindra Jain, Tulsi Vatsal, Rahul Jain, Anita Nathwani, Syamal Das, Anjan Chakraverty, Monisha Ahmed, Jasleen Dhamija, Brinda Gill, Ritu Sethi and Ruby Pal Chowdhury.