The Power of the Peta / Honour
The Peta (turban) and Mancha (rope bed)—two objects that carry a farmer's life. When the turban is placed on the bed, it signifies rest, grueling work completed, earned repose.
Published 31 December 2025
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- On view
- 12 December 2025 – 31 March 2026
- Times
- 10AM to 6PM (Mon to Sunday) Till March 31st, 2026
- Part of
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025–26
Where
BMS Warehouse
Event venue · Bazaar Road, Mattancherry
When a farmer places his turban on the bed, it signifies rest, completion of the day's grueling work, and earned repose. Two objects—the Peta and the Mancha—profoundly symbolize a farming life.
Artists
Umesh Manjannavar (Government College of Fine Arts, Dharwad, Karnataka)
Medium
Acrylic on canvas with gunny bag; Acrylic on canvas
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About
Umesh Manjannavar resides in Dharwad, Karnataka—a vibrant center for culture, education, and burgeoning industries. Yet despite this dynamism, strong echoes of its agricultural past persist. The stark reality of the farming cycle—the constant battle between labor and profit—remains a defining characteristic of life here.
The Power of the Peta and Honour explore two objects that profoundly symbolize his farming background: the 'Peta' (a traditional headpiece or turban) and the 'Mancha' (a traditional rope bed).
In a powerful everyday gesture, the turban placed on the bed signifies rest. Completion. Earned repose. These simple objects carry the weight of generations.