Illustrated characters and backgrounds for the IFA Bastion Bungalow Creative Project, implemented by the India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) in collaboration with the Bastion Bungalow Museum in Kochi, is an ambitious initiative dedicated to exploring the rich maritime history of the Malabar region.

This project seeks to create an animated film that vividly portrays Kochi’s historical significance in the global spice trade, a trade that has profoundly influenced the culture, economy, and identity of the region over the centuries.