19Jul
The wearable canvas
The practice of self adornment and decoration has always been an integral part of human
‘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)
21Jun
Of Glitter & Shine
Once adorned by the royalties of the country, on the sheen of silk and the
31May
Senses covered in the dust of craft….
In our two years long journey ,we have spoken about 74 different stories. Stories of crafts that
27May
Studded Splendors
‘Jab pyar kiya toh darna kya….” Mirror Inlay Udaipur The landmark number from Mughal-e-Azam puts in front
09May
Jeweled Stone
Rajasthan is the land of kings. With a glorious history of Rajputs, it has been
28Apr
Saurashtra Stitches
Saurashtra Embroidery toran Gujarat is synonymous with colourful embroideries with rich textures, saturated hues and
18Apr
The Key Maker
A boat maker works on the seaside in a coastal town, the embroiderer creates her
07Apr
Hide and Seek
Wrinkled brown, sturdy leather, like the cracked parched expanses of the Rann, dotted with multi
03Apr
Adaptation
Indigo, spices, muslin and ivory – these were the items of luxury exported from India
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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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