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;
‘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)
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
14Oct
08Sep
Craft Research
Gaatha is a social enterprise with a mandate to Craft Research > Document > Showcase
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MUST EXPLORE
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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