24May
Trails of Indian fabrics
Following the trail of Indian fabrics through history takes us to some enticing stories in
‘Gaatha’ meaning ‘a great story’, has been functioning in the craft sector for over five years now. With its many amazing stories of Indian Handicrafts that have been shared with the audience, Gaatha has been actively supporting the Indian artisan community by providing them a unique platform for their products and unique voices. It’s the transfer of this value-system more than the handicraft itself, which is the objective of the ‘Gaatha’ project.
Above all, we want to identify Handicrafts of India & recognize the faceless artisan all over the world.
A TALE OF CRAFTS
(Indian Handicrafts)
23May
Silk Route
Resham (Silk) is known to mankind since 27th century B.C., the discovery of silk is
22May
Stamps on handicrafts
Every postage stamp holds a story within itself. The more you look into their archives,
21May
Story behind black clothes adorned by Rabaris
Rabaris of Kutch are believed to be the descendents of ‘Sambal’, a mythical being created
20May
History of Ajrakh
A king once grew so fond of his bedspread that he insisted his maids to
17May
Chandi ka warq
If you are visiting an Indian confectionery store for the first time, you are in for a
16May
The woven willows of Kashmir
Deeply intertwined with the day-to-day lives of the natives, the craft of weaving wicker into
10May
A Gond folktale of Mahua
Long ago a Gond leader was taking a stroll in the countryside. He was looking
08May
Matka – The earthen pot
When gods and demons were churning the ocean (Sheersagar) for the divine Nectar (Mahamrita), an
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