Reimagining calligraphy under the rain

Drawing from Ranjana Lipi and Bhaktapur’s artistic heritage, Kristan Napit turns umbrellas into unconventional spaces for calligraphic experimentation.

Two years ago, Kristan Napit’s friends introduced him to calligraphy, the art of decorative writing that enhances visual expression. Ever since, he has been experimenting with calligraphy with paintings, canvases, and, more recently, umbrellas.