23Mar
Channapatna
The floor is surfaced with sharp wood splinters and sawdust. Unlike other work-sheds, afternoons here
‘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)
03Feb
Dhana Murti
“What can you do with a rice grain? You can feed it to the crow,
11Sep
The Silk Village: Sualkuchi
What do you call a sleepy village in Assam, where the entire population weaves magic
27Aug
Cotton Weaves of Orissa
In early 16th century when Vaishnav cult was flourishing, a group of weavers from Bengal
16Aug
Appliqué Kaam
A camp in a desert or a hunting expedition in the middle of a forest
03Jul
Photoloomic ~ Baluchari
Mankind has always been inspired by images as visual references. Since the time we lived
19Apr
Brooms & Superstitions
While superstitions surrounding our lives might be a big turn off for the present generation,
28Mar
Mediya
Batik prints were an essential part of the daily ensemble of the native communities, the artisans made ‘Odhna’ for women with Fulkiya print, Bairaj print, Singh Champa print and Chonia print.
11Mar
Dhokra
“If an image has to be made, it must be made of wax first” Vishnusamhita,
STAY CONNECTED, STAY UPDATED, STAY ROOTED!
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.
Know more…
Short films on handicrafts of India, learn about the beautiful history, folk tales, customs, significance, Traditional Designs & making process.
Know more…
