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Backing Women Artisans – NOT JUST RELIEF BUT EMPOWERMENT

From the land of foot tapping music – Punjab and Haryana

From the land of foot tapping music – Punjab and Haryana

Previous Next Punjab and Haryana are both parts of that fertile northern plain of India that was known as India’s granary. Traditionally, though women embroidered vivid phulkari bridal spreads and […]

From the land of hand-weavers and potters: Assam

From the land of hand-weavers and potters: Assam

Previous Next The North-East is one of the richest and most unspoiled areas of India, and this includes its crafts. It is also one of the least known. It has […]

From the land of Temples: Odisha

From the land of Temples: Odisha

Previous Next Odisha, on the east coast of India, is one of those quiet underestimated states, with not only a centuries-old cultural and historic heritage, but a galaxy of extraordinary […]

From the heart of the nation: Delhi

From the heart of the nation: Delhi

Previous Next Delhi, as the centre of Imperial power and privilege for hundreds of years, was a Mecca for talent and creativity. Craftspeople of all ilks migrated to Delhi in […]

From the land of colors and crafts : Rajasthan

From the land of colors and crafts : Rajasthan

Previous Next Both local social and cultural practices and tourism have made Rajasthan a craft paradise. Its diverse communities, each with their distinctive wearing styles, religious rituals, and festivities, mean […]

From the Valley of Flowers: Jammu & Kashmir

From the Valley of Flowers: Jammu & Kashmir

Previous Next Jammu and Kashmir has a rich history of crafts – integral to its economy, culture and aesthetic. Almost every family in the Valley has at least one or […]