The session titled "The Warp of My Life" featured Jasleen Dhamija, an internationally acclaimed specialist in living cultural traditions. During the talk, she reflected on her illustrious career, which began in 1954 when she collaborated with the Government of India to develop handloom and handicraft sectors. Dhamija shared her experiences working with the United Nations Development Programme across West and South East Asia, Africa, and the Balkans, where she advised governments on cultural preservation.