The Heritage Project

The Heritage Project To Revive, Restore & Mobilize India’s Heritage in sustainable ways.

05/06/2026

A prawn seems ordinary. Unassuming, ordinary. A favourite among the Kolis.

But for artist , it became the starting point for a larger story.

The first thoughts behind 'The Last Catch' emerged from a recurring sight: Tiger Prawns found in the bellies of Bombil. A creature so easily overlooked, yet one that quietly holds together a larger food chain that begins in the sea.

Created in collaboration with The Heritage Project, 'The Last Catch' transforms that prawn into a monumental suspended form. Hanging like a carcass, its belly is filled not with life, but with plastic bottles and discarded fishing nets collected from the shores of Worli Koliwada.

Its exposed iron frame and reclaimed fishing nets speak of fragility, memory, and what remains behind. Through the work, Parag reflects on the sea not just as a resource, but as a living system of knowledge, livelihood, and belonging.

This World Environment Day, we take you inside Parag's studio in Vitawa Koliwada to revisit the making of *The Last Catch* and the stories that shaped it.

[ Mumbai Heritage, Kolis of Mumbai, Bombay, Sculpture Art, Artist, Indigenous Community, Climate Change, Storytelling, Behind The Scenes]

01/06/2026

What does a women's cricket match have to do with heritage?

Quite a lot, actually. Long before the first ball was bowled, something beautiful had already happened.

Thirty women had stepped away from their routines, and chosen to spend an evening together playing cricket.

On Friday evening, Goda Dapkal Ground belonged to the women of Worli Koliwada. To bowlers adjusting their sarees between overs. To fielders chasing impossible catches. To teammates cheering loud enough for the whole neighbourhood to hear.

Because conservation also means creating avenues for people to come together, participate, and feel invested in the future of their community.

Places thrive when the people who call them home thrive too.

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[Community Engagement, Heritage Revival, Preservation, NGO, Kolis of Mumbai, Living Heritage, Tangible and Intangible Heritage]

Would you volunteer to umpire at the next Koliwada Women's Cricket match? 🧢

From children's books that tell the story of Mumbai's oldest precincts (say about 800 years old?) to Fort maps that go b...
24/05/2026

From children's books that tell the story of Mumbai's oldest precincts (say about 800 years old?) to Fort maps that go beyond just 'hidden gems' and cafes. If you've been looking to explore the city better, look no further. 🔍

Comment 'Mumbai' and we'll send you the details. All proceeds from these products directly support the development of local communities. 📥

[Explore Mumbai, Bombay, Things To Do, Heritage Walk, Relatable, City of Dreams, Tourist Places]

How do you like to explore the city?

Over the last few weeks, through THP’s Walk Leader Programme, a cohort of participants spent time thinking about what it...
12/05/2026

Over the last few weeks, through THP’s Walk Leader Programme, a cohort of participants spent time thinking about what it really means to guide people through a city like Mumbai.

Not just through dates and facts, but through memory, context, conflict, continuity, and lived experience.

Some participants from this cohort will now go on to lead walks with THP over the coming months.

>> The big news? We have opened applications for the next cohort. Apply before 24th May via the link in bio!

If you’ve been looking for a way to engage more deeply with the city and its stories, keep watching this space.

[Bombay, Public History, Storytelling, Culture, Living Heritage, Tourism, Heritage Walk, Things To Do, Summer Course, Internship, Skill Building, Diploma, Certificate Course, Tourism, Heritage Sector, Freelancer, Tour Guide]

A city reveals itself differently when you learn how to listen to it.Applications for The Heritage Walk Leader Training ...
07/05/2026

A city reveals itself differently when you learn how to listen to it.

Applications for The Heritage Walk Leader Training Programme are now open. No prior experience required.

This programme will be conducted in-person at various locations across Mumbai. Apply now via the link in bio.

[Summer Course, Internship, Skill Building, Diploma, Certificate Course, Tourism, Heritage Sector, Freelancer, Tour Guide]

The city is our greatest archive, but it requires active stewardship to keep it alive.This World Earth Day, we collabora...
30/04/2026

The city is our greatest archive, but it requires active stewardship to keep it alive.

This World Earth Day, we collaborated with Ecole Intuit Lab to bring design thinking to Worli Koliwada.

At THP, we believe these institutional partnerships are crucial to build a sustainable future for our living heritage.

How does your institution engage with the city? Let’s talk.

[Design For Impact, History Department, Heritage Cell, Public Private Partnerships, Industry Academia Collaboration]

20/04/2026

April 18: A city, its people, and an evening held together by presence. What happens when you give Mumbai a reason to show up?

At Worli Koliwada, the sea breeze moved through familiar lanes as people arrived with curiosity and care. Brushes met walls, colour found its rhythm, and the neighbourhood became a shared canvas for the evening.

There was an ease to it: conversations, smiles, moments of pause. A sense of being part of something larger, yet truly local and real.

As the sun dipped, the space held warmth in its colours, in its people.
Heritage was what we experienced, together.

At The Heritage Project, this is what we build towards: more moments where the city can step in, participate, and shape its shared heritage. Drop a comment if you’d like to be part of what’s coming next.

Worli Koliwada Transformation Project | Paint Partner:

[Things To Do, Mumbai Heritage, Wall Painting, Volunteering, Weekend Activities]

16/04/2026

This Saturday, step into Worli Koliwada and pick up a brush to preserve the city's shared heritage. 🖌️

Saturday, April 18 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Free entry (Registration mandatory)
Booking link in bio. More details 👇

On World Heritage Day, experience the neighbourhood up close: walk through its lanes, hear its stories, and pick up a brush to contribute to the ongoing effort of painting homes and shared spaces in the Koliwada. The evening winds down with a taste of local Koli snacks and small souvenirs to take back with you. 🌊

[Things To Do, Heritage Walk, Photography, Art and Craft, Family Outing, Couples Activity, Friends]

is coming up this Saturday! Step into Worli Koliwada and pick up a brush to preserve the city's shared heritage. 🖌️Apr...
15/04/2026

is coming up this Saturday!

Step into Worli Koliwada and pick up a brush to preserve the city's shared heritage. 🖌️

April 18 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM | Free Entry

Experience the neighbourhood up close: walk through its lanes, hear its stories, and pick up a brush to contribute to the ongoing effort of painting homes and shared spaces in the Koliwada.

The evening winds down with a taste of local Koli food and small souvenirs to take back with you. 🌅

🎟️ Registration is mandatory. Link in bio.

This , move through the city where there's art in every day, every corner, every story. Because what is Mumbai if not i...
15/04/2026

This , move through the city where there's art in every day, every corner, every story. Because what is Mumbai if not its lived heritage and lived art?

[Intangible Culture, History of Mumbai, Bombay, Worli Koliwada, Things To Do, Places to Visit, Hidden Gem, Photowalk]

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