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लखनऊ में 10 दिवसीय खादी महोत्सव-2025 की शुरुआत, 160 से अधिक उद्यमियों एवं इकाइयों द्वारा उत्पादों का प्रदर्शन, युवाओं को बांटे गए टूल किट, किया गया पुरस्कृत
लखनऊ में 10 दिवसीय खादी महोत्सव-2025 की शुरुआत, 160 से अधिक उद्यमियों एवं इकाइयों द्वारा उत्पादों का प्रदर्शन, युवाओं को बांटे गए टूल किट, किया गया पुरस्कृत
By Deepak Acharya
By Mudassir Kuloo
Following the intricate codes of kaleen taleem hanging from their looms, 50 artisans across Budgam district in central Kashmir hand weave silk carpets, 8 feet wide and 11 feet long, which will hang on the walls of the spanking new Parliament building in New Delhi. Kashmiri carpets worth Rs 300 crores are annually exported from India.
Following the intricate codes of kaleen taleem hanging from their looms, 50 artisans across Budgam district in central Kashmir hand weave silk carpets, 8 feet wide and 11 feet long, which will hang on the walls of the spanking new Parliament building in New Delhi. Kashmiri carpets worth Rs 300 crores are annually exported from India.
By Ashis Senapati
The 10-day long Bali Jatra is considered an integral part of the socio-cultural identity of the eastern state. It also provides an opportunity to the artisans of the state to promote their traditional crafts.
The 10-day long Bali Jatra is considered an integral part of the socio-cultural identity of the eastern state. It also provides an opportunity to the artisans of the state to promote their traditional crafts.
By Anulata Raj Nair
"छीपा" शब्द उतना ही पुराना है, जितना रंगाई और छपाई का इतिहास। रंगाई और छपाई की कला का जन्म भारत से होकर दुनिया के तमाम देशों तक प्रचलित हुआ। पुरातन समय में सामाजिक और आर्थिक प्रतिष्ठा के साथ छीपा शिल्पी न केवल अपनी कला में निखार ला रहे थे बल्कि अच्छा व्यवसाय भी कर रहे थे।
"छीपा" शब्द उतना ही पुराना है, जितना रंगाई और छपाई का इतिहास। रंगाई और छपाई की कला का जन्म भारत से होकर दुनिया के तमाम देशों तक प्रचलित हुआ। पुरातन समय में सामाजिक और आर्थिक प्रतिष्ठा के साथ छीपा शिल्पी न केवल अपनी कला में निखार ला रहे थे बल्कि अच्छा व्यवसाय भी कर रहे थे।
By Satish Malviya
Loss of market to an infrastructure project, reduced demand for wooden toys and no banks to provide the much needed credit to revive their traditional craft, the artisans known for their wooden toys are facing stiff challenges on multiple fronts. But with the state government's assurance to support their craft and a pinch of innovation leading to a slight rise in sales is encouraging these artisans to hang on. Details here.
Loss of market to an infrastructure project, reduced demand for wooden toys and no banks to provide the much needed credit to revive their traditional craft, the artisans known for their wooden toys are facing stiff challenges on multiple fronts. But with the state government's assurance to support their craft and a pinch of innovation leading to a slight rise in sales is encouraging these artisans to hang on. Details here.
By Niroj Ranjan Misra
Weaving palm leaves together to make decoration pieces, and weaving traditional headgears with siali leaves are the ancient crafts of the Bhumij tribe. A Balasore-based charitable trust is working with villagers to keep the craft alive.
Weaving palm leaves together to make decoration pieces, and weaving traditional headgears with siali leaves are the ancient crafts of the Bhumij tribe. A Balasore-based charitable trust is working with villagers to keep the craft alive.
By Parul Kulshreshta
Art imitates life and so it is with the traditional Molela, Kaavad and Phad paintings of Rajasthan that are struggling to remain relevant in modern society. From holding pride of place in religious rituals and entertainment, the art now finds itself on cupboard doors and designer clothes.
Art imitates life and so it is with the traditional Molela, Kaavad and Phad paintings of Rajasthan that are struggling to remain relevant in modern society. From holding pride of place in religious rituals and entertainment, the art now finds itself on cupboard doors and designer clothes.
By Ashis Senapati
Chandi Medhas are the traditional silver filigree decorations for Durga and the pandals during the pujas. Silversmiths in Odisha’s Cuttack are busy fulfilling orders to make decorative filigree items that will decorate Durga Puja pandals, which start from October 1.
Chandi Medhas are the traditional silver filigree decorations for Durga and the pandals during the pujas. Silversmiths in Odisha’s Cuttack are busy fulfilling orders to make decorative filigree items that will decorate Durga Puja pandals, which start from October 1.
By दिति बाजपेई
Mohra are metal masks depicting the faces of deities, usually cast in brass, which are worshipped in Himachal Pradesh. The 10th century craft has been kept alive by craftsmen mostly settled in Mandi and Chamba districts.
Mohra are metal masks depicting the faces of deities, usually cast in brass, which are worshipped in Himachal Pradesh. The 10th century craft has been kept alive by craftsmen mostly settled in Mandi and Chamba districts.