Book Talk: SIKH: Two Centuries of Western Women’s Art & Writing
Professor Nesbitt introduces readers to an eclectic cast of remarkable women from different walks of life. Among these women are figures like daring big game hunters, novelists, poets, photographers, and even a flamenco dancer who transformed into a Empress, or maharani. Their stories reveal vibrant and often deeply personal encounters with Sikh culture.
This monumental collection brings together the forgotten voices of 170 Western women who formed fascinating connections with the Sikh culture. From queens and missionaries to spies, nurses, journalists, and artists, these women played remarkable roles—yet their experiences have been overshadowed in male-dominated historical narratives. Their unique perspectives, drawn from a rich mix of personal encounters, offer a human touch to major historical events, battles, and religious transformations.
This magnificent work also brings together for the first time a stunning collection of over 440 rare illustrations, including sketches, paintings, and photographs, many of which were created by the women themselves. These visuals capture the essence of their journeys and highlight their artistic contributions to recording Sikh history.
This volume is a special, limited-edition release, available exclusively from www.kashihouse.com
Date:
22 May 2025, 18:00
Venue:
Online
Speakers:
Professor Eleanor Nesbitt (University of Warwick),
Professor Simran Jeet Singh (Union Theological Seminary)
Organiser:
Dr Thea Gomelauri (Oxford Interfaith Forum, AMES)
Organiser contact email address:
oxfordfaiths@gmail.com
Hosts:
Oxford Interfaith Forum (Oxford),
Dr Thea Gomelauri (Oxford Interfaith Forum, AMES)
Part of:
Womanhood in Interfaith Contexts
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://oxfordinterfaithforum.org/thematic-international-interfaith-reading-groups/womanhood-in-interfaith-contexts/sikh-two-centuries-of-western-womens-art-writing/
Booking email:
oxfordfaiths@gmail.com
Cost:
n/a
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Thea Gomelauri
