31Jan
The sweet fragrance of Aggarbatti
The aggarbatti is essentially a thin bamboo stick coated with a paste that burns to give out a fragrance. The paste consists of charcoal and saw dust for combustion, fragrant powder,
19Jan
Metal Bells of Kutch
The craft is believed to be over a thousand years old, originated in Sindh, (currently in Pakistan). These bells were used to identify cattle. They were tied around the cattle’s neck so the owner would know of their whereabouts.
18Jan
Patan na Patola
Patola silk textiles are produced by resist dyeing of warp and weft threads before weaving, a complex process known as double ikat which is also practiced in other parts of India and abroad. However,
18Jan
The Story of Kathputli
Kathputli craft is an ancient and one of the most popular performing arts of Rajasthan, a state in western India. The word “kathputli” derives from “kaath” or wood and “putli” or toy.
13Jan
Uttarayan – Kite Making
In the pleasant chill of January, when the sun enters Capricorn, the sky gets filled
08Jan
Ajrak
Ajrak is the name of a block printed cloth with deep crimson red and indigo blue background, bearing symmetrical patterns with interspersed unprinted sparkling white motifs. An ancient craft, the history of the Ajrak can be traced back to the civilizations of the Indus Valley that existed around 2500 BC-1500 BC.
08Jan
Kaavad / Kavad
Kaavad is a rich, oral tradition of storytelling in Rajasthan, believed to be 4oo years old. Kaavad is also the name of the medium used for this kind of storytelling;
18Nov
Molela ~ terracotta plaque
Molela is a small, non descript village in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, situated on the banks of the river Banas. The distinction here lies in the terracotta plaques made here, only here all over India.
13Nov
“Gaatha” A tale of Crafts
Handicraft ~ The act of ‘hand-crafting’ an object to suffice a daily chore; to pacify
15Oct
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08Sep
Craft Research
Gaatha is a social enterprise with a mandate to Craft Research > Document > Showcase
