by Arpita Sk The Colonial Impact… A few centuries of colonisation, exploitation and dehumanization, left India bleeding and broken. One of those broken pieces is the traditional arts and crafts sector that bears India’s heritage, culture, and oral history. Post Independence lack of focus and bureaucratic will has left many forms languishing and artisans unsupported. …
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#VOCAL FOR LOCAL – @ShopChaupal
by Varnika Dalmia The sphere of arts and crafts in India is, as quoted by many, the one consisting of “perennial potential”. We often associate this sector with something that was living in the past, as opposed to something that should be relevant for generations to come. In the contemporary world of free market enterprise…
Patua and Kalighat from Pingla West Bengal
By Arpita Sk The Story… Long time ago, before the prominent rule of Lakshman Sena in West Bengal, there lived a big, grotesque, mighty fearful monster that terrorized and consumed human beings at nightfall. The fight against the monster was an equal match and in fretful fear of this monstrous creature who was slowly devouring…
Leather from Kutch- A Craft Heritage
The Dalit Meghwals of Rajasthan migrated to Kutch, bringing leather craft with them. The main techniques of leather craftsmanship in Kutch are Jari Kaam and Torni. These traditional and age old techniques are used in the production of modern products like shoes, bags and other accessories. Kutch leather is very well treated and durable and…
Tangaliya : The #Culture of Textile
Like crafts worldwide, the traditional textile industry has lost relevance due to globalization. Handmade textiles are quickly becoming a dying art. Gujarat is now home to many communities whose traditional work of craft and textile is facing serious challenges. Tangalia is one such textile from Gujarat that has failed to cope with modern manufacturing. Tangaliya…
Creative Communities
Creative Communities from a vital part of India’s micro economy. They are an important link between art, cultural, heritage and sustainable commerce. It’s time we recognize and appreciate the cultural intellect of the artisan communities that remains unseen and unacknowledged on many occasions. The artisans procure and use materials that are directly available in the…