This exhibition is a collaborative effort of a diverse group of researchers, practitioners, young graduates, students and concerned citizens to bring to light important aspects of the city of Ahmedabad. This first endeavor is a documentation of 16 stepwells in and around the city hoping to garner interest and raise discussions not only about the structures themselves, but also larger issues of water, settlement patterns and social relationships to which these stepwells are connected. Within this framework, the exhibition aims to start a conversation on their present condition, their value and the issues of heritage in the context of the city.

Map (original at 35 x 35 in, showing all stepwells at 1:800 scale)
Map (original at 35 x 35 in, showing all stepwells at 1:800 scale) © Anthill Design
Amritavarshini Vaav, Panchkuva
Amritavarshini Vaav, Panchkuva © Anthill Design
Bai Harir ni Vaav, Asarwa
Bai Harir ni Vaav, Asarwa © Anthill Design
Kali Maata ni Vaav, Bapunagar
Kali Maata ni Vaav, Bapunagar © Anthill Design
Khodiyar Maata ni Vaav, Bapunagar
Khodiyar Maata ni Vaav, Bapunagar © Anthill Design
Vaav at Bhadaj
Vaav at Bhadaj © Anthill Design
Vaav at Doshivada ni Pol
Vaav at Doshivada ni Pol © Anthill Design
Maata Bhavani ni Vaav, Asarwa
Maata Bhavani ni Vaav, Asarwa © Anthill Design
Sindhav Mata ni Vaav, CTM is completely surrounded by an informal settlement.
Sindhav Mata ni Vaav, CTM is completely surrounded by an informal settlement.: The Mata Shrine is no longer in active use by the residents around. A fully grown peepal tree has grown into the circular well chamber. © Anthill Design