Art

Why buy handmade? What difference will it make? Who will it impact? These are just some of the questions that need answering when one discusses hand-crafted goods. There are plenty of reasons to support the handmade movement, and many initiatives, taken by both government and non-governmental institutions, to help the same bloom.

Using mediums like movies, plays, sports, music, art, and humour, Picture Wala organises workshops in slum areas and opens the window to creativity for children in such areas.

In the narrow lanes of the historical city of Jodhpur, a community has been creating the signature Jodhpuri chappals tirelessly for generations.

Many traditional Indian arts and crafts have been lost due to lack of support for the artisans. Now, a family from a small village in Kutch is trying to keep the rapidly dying handicraft of Khavda Pottery alive, despite a lack of external support.

From Mile Sur Mera Tumhara to Fevicol, Padma Shri Piyush Pandey is the creative genius behind many iconic campaigns.

Despite challenges of several kinds, a 70-year-old man is credited with keeping the art of bone carving still alive in the Barabanki region of Uttar Pradesh. Nishita Banerjee recently met him and learned about his craft and trade.

According to government officials, there will be no cap on the number of weavers who can benefit from and avail this scheme.

Along with the local legends and historical chronicles, the jewels and jewellery that have survived from different periods and different parts of India provide evidence of an ornament making tradition without parallel in the world.

Geeta Bhat is bringing Karnataka’s Deevaru community into the spotlight, and securing new means of sustainable livelihood through their arts and crafts.

The art residency “Excavating Odisha” aims to bring together contemporary urban artists with rural artisans to create mesmerising art.