ABSTRACT
The story of Chanderi is an oft-repeated tale of a place that has stood still in time-or had until its recent “discovery.” The distinctive built form of a place that seems exotic and timeless. Signs of engagement with modernity seem threatening to those eager to romanticize and preserve its uniqueness. Yet, change is apparent-and inevitable. It is a living town. The historic, medieval fabric has remained continuously inhabited. The remarkable character of Chanderi seems fragile and threatened by development and modernization. How can we consider sustainability in the context of change in such a settlement?
