Arts, crafts and textiles come together under one roof at Paramparik Karigar's latest exhibition, which showcases brilliant craftsmanship from across the country
Arts, crafts and textiles come together under one roof at Paramparik Karigar's latest exhibition, which showcases brilliant craftsmanship from across the country
If you want a crash course in Indian mythology and folk tales, a visit to Paramparik Karigar's exhibition is a must. As many as 54 traditional craftsmen and artisans, from Kerala, Orissa, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan will showcase their creations and unfold folk legends that act as themes for their sculptures and paintings.
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The line-up includes miniature art from Rajasthan, pottery and Mata Ni Pachedi handmade scrolls depicting legends of Goddess Durga from Gujarat, bronze sculptures from Karnataka, wooden lamps from Orissa, silver jewellery from Himachal Pradesh, dhurries and puppets from Andhra Pradesh and bamboo artefacts from New Delhi. The textile show includes Lehariya sarees from Rajasthan, shawls from Gujarat, screen prints from Maharashtra, Phoolkari from Punjab and Kantha Kaam from West Bengal.
These exhibitions attract shops, galleries and chain stores that commission craftsmen, empowering them to deal directly with the buyer. With this exposure, crafts stay alive," explains Anu Chowdhury Sorabjee, organising committee member, Paramparik Karigar.
Twenty-five craftsmen whose exhibits are on display have received national awards for their talent and creativity.
Our personal favourites include the brass statue of Lord Shiva in his Tandav dance with his loyal serpent at his feet, a colourful image of the Sun God atop his horse-drawn chariot, a dramatic Gond painting of Goddess Kali with beheaded asuras, an image of Lord Jagannath made up of dozens of smaller illustrations depicting his legends and a graceful wooden sculpture of Lord Buddha made from Gambhari wood, renowned for its Ayurvedic
properties.
Since last year, Paramparik Karigar has started a second exhibition in the suburbs, in addition to the one held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vaastu Sangrahalaya. "There is a large untapped clientele in the suburbs, which we would like to introduce to our craftsmen," adds Sorabjee.u00a0
From January 8 to 11 (craft exhibition) and January 13 to 16 (textile exhibition), 11 am to 8 pm
At Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture, near Kaifi Azmi Park, Vidyanidhi Complex, Vidyanidhi Marg, JVPD Scheme, Juhu.
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