Breaking Barrier: Redefining gender roles in the handicraft industry May 12, 2023Creativity has no boundaries, and it most certainly does not restrict itself to one gender. Yet, gender norms have defined the roles of men and women in such a manner that...
Plight of Handicraft Industry May 6, 2022India's handloom and handicraft industries have been the backbone of its rural economy for decades. In addition to providing a crucial livelihood for the country's rural and urban populations, it...
Journey of Artisans March 14, 2022Every day comes with an opportunity to reckon with your aspirations. Born in a family with a legacy of rich art was a responsibility and fortune for the man with...
Artists of Nathdwara February 28, 2022Nathdwara, a hidden gem brimming with medieval history in the Western Rajasthan, is known for its crucial pilgrimage of Shrinathji temple. Shrinathji is an avatar of Lord Krishna whose idol was brought...
History of Usta Art February 21, 2022With a vision to revive the languishing craft forms of India, Project Virasat intervened into the Usta Artform which represents a combination of different techniques like gold embossing, floral art...
How to approach your artisans? - By Kirti Poonia (Head, Okhai) December 17, 2021Sorry, I have kept this pending for a while. Honestly I was also trying to re-understand the topic one would presume I already know. And as I learnt more perspectives,...
