The Watering Can Foundation is a heritage and culture studio. We want to make the rich legacy of our land accessible to all age groups, in multiple forms.
We began our offerings with illustrated books. We have undertaken heritage walks and workshops for kids, involved school students to make short films on heritage structures, and roped them in to research the history of their cities.
Our latest initiative, VeerYatra, was merchandise based on military history. It commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the Kargil War.
“How to piece together a
story that’s the past ?
Why to piece together
such a story, you ask ?
Piece, so that
We don’t ever break.
Piece, so that
We are never broken.”
-Akanksha Damini Joshi
Film maker, Story teller
Getting to know our people, art, literature etc. can give us a sense of belonging and rootedness. How can we know where we are going, if we do not know where we come from?
It’s fascinating to recognise how our shared histories and civilizational culture shapes us. And so, our offerings draw from the limitless heritage stories of India.
Titles
Our titles reflect a playfulness between text and lush visuals that can be enjoyed by all ages. Deep research guides how each story unfolds. Technology allows our readers access to audio-visual content.
Thoughtful press reports
Activities
Hands-on-engagement sinks in deeper, so we design experiences for young people to sensitise them to heritage. Whenever possible, we showcase others who are equally passionate and contribute to this field.
Divya Tate captures something special in her photographs of heritage sites
Vijay Aivale and his troupe practice and perform the traditional martial art – ‘mardaani khel’
Gift-a-book initiative
Through gift drives, our books have reached schools across the country. They can be pledged by anyone who believes that every child must have access to creative learning resources. We take on the task of packing and shipping the books.
Founding thoughts
On our heritage walk with student illustrators, one of them asked, 'How come we know about monuments in other countries, but not about Shaniwarwada in our city?' That reassured me that we were on the right track!
Tania Kamath
Founder
Who we are
A Section 8, Not-for-Profit Company, registered under the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
India.
Contact Us
A2-403, Atharva Ganga,
Pashan Sus Road,
Pune – 411021
hello@thewateringcan.in
On our heritage walk with student illustrators, one of them asked, 'How come we know about monuments in other countries, but not about Shaniwarwada in our city?' That reassured me that we were on the right track!
Tania Kamath
Founder
Who we are
A Section 8, Not-for-Profit Company registered under the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
India
Contact Us
A2-403, Atharva Ganga,
Pashan Sus Road,
Pune – 411021
hello@thewateringcan.in