08May
Music from the Divine
Indian musical instruments owe their existence to the divine. Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Narada, Tumburu are some
‘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)
07May
Bagh – The story of a Journey
We asked a simple question – “what is your history”, not knowing what stories have
07May
Ranidongri – The basket makers in disguise
Wives is basket maker weave beautiful grass baskets while their men hide behind the characters
07May
Jobat – Bhil wedding rituals
Words fall short, two eyes less and two ears insufficient when the dance of the
06May
The story of Indigo
In the February of 1615, British naval forces under the command of Nicholas Downton strategically
23Apr
Blog ~ 100th post
Through the last 99 posts we have toured around alleys, bathed in shadows of vernacular
31Jan
Have you felt it yet?
It’s as if the fully matured leaves of the Chinar tree are in perfect synchrony with
29Dec
Tying a knot to tradition
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly
22Nov
An art that can sweep you off your feet
Woven carpets – a rich woven textile that is designed to adorn the naked floor till
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Gaatha brings you Know Your Native, where we help you join hands with various different tribal communities in India and distinguish one tribe from another by understanding their culture, ornamentation, clothing, hairstyles and other various practices.
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Short films on handicrafts of India, learn about the beautiful history, folk tales, customs, significance, Traditional Designs & making process.
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