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Truck it!

Make your very own special super storage truck to keep your toys, pencils, colours and anything else that might be lying around your room.




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Handicraft training for slum-dwellers





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From caves to canvas

The paintings of tribal art mirror life in the villages and the bond between man and nature. While Warli, Pithora and Gond art has found a platform and wide appreciation in various exhibitions over the years, the Saora paintings are a highlight here.




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Showcasing authentic Tamil art




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Handcrafted for Deepavali

By Hand From The Heart returns with its Deepavali display of handcrafted products commencing today




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Draped in dynamism

Daksha Sheth and Devissaro talk about dance, music and their ensemble, Asima




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On wearing a sari

At Whispering Stones, Shilpi from Chennai brings you a collection of saris, each with a unique history




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Arty expressions

The old meets the new as city offers options for festive buys




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The season of dolls

Mysore during Dussehra becomes a haven for doll-makers




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Art, sparked by matchsticks

An expo is on at Museum Auditorium




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Winning designs

Two weavers from Sirumugai, V. Gunasekaran and N. Tyagarajan, travel to the capital to receive the National Award for weaving. K. Jeshi reports



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Experimenting with beads

IT professional Anitha Sanju makes customised jewellery under the brand Glitter n’ Hues




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Yarns spun to perfection

Orissa’s vibrant Sambalpuri saris are on show till Nov 12.




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Odds, ends and more

OFFBEAT Here’s a Potti Kadai that stocks a variety of things, including eco-friendly products




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All roads lead to Shahpur Jat

Businesses in the area collaborate for an Open House this Sunday




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A variety of handicrafts

Jewellery, textiles, readymades, ethnic wear…. the crafts fair has it all




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Persian influence abounds in Bidri ware





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I am…Padmakumar – Metal craftsman




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Colours of India

The Craft Bazaar brings together handicraft and handlooms from across the states




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Magnetic appeal

A.S.R. Murthy’s magnets from across the world are more than just souvenirs. They are a mine of information




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Get stylish, the jute way

Showcasing a variety of products in jute




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Kerala govt planning to organise international bamboo festival




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Delhi International Kite Festival 2012

Delhi Tourism hosted the second edition of its International Kite Festival.




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Catch up with the latest trends




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Do it with design

National Institute of Design’s annual Design Summit held in Delhi this week threw up a host of designer products




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Take another look

Artist Phillipe Ramette changes the way you look at the world with his gravity-defying photographs




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Thinking stitches

Designer Isha Kapoor feels good casual wear, specially in cotton, is hard to find




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The texture of thoughts



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Celebrating craft

The Dastkar Mela brings together handlooms and handicrafts from across the country



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Flamingo miniatures in gold




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Something for everyone

Ethnic wear, jewellery, knick knacks…. this fair has it all




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Artisans steal the limelight




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Renowned sculptor Jasuben Shilpi passes away in Gujarat




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A new look at the deity

Jayaprakash sculpts the female form with an African inspiration




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An award for my devotion to sculpture: Mohapatra

Meet Raghunath Mohapatra, a doyen of stone sculpture, who has been chosen for India’s second highest civilian award - the Padma Vibhushan-this year




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Spatial issues

Apparao Galleries’ upcoming show is a curious take on space and architecture




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A slice of the rural

Generous portions of rich food, sprawling houses, folk arts, skill games and animal rides… There’s never a dull moment at Chokhi Dhani Village




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A tool to record history

Kishore Nagappa, the sculptor behind statues for the likes of Jawaharlal Nehru, Ambedkar, Sathyamurthi, Muthuramalinga Devar and the most recent one of Pennycuick




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A threadbare existence

Artisans and their indigenous crafts are being pushed to the brink due to fierce competition and lack of cohesive government support




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ART of investment

London-based Anders Petterson, who was in city to launch the Chennai Art Club recently, shared his views on art investment in the global market




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Pitching on the Patola

Narshi Bhai’s Patola saris and dupattas are works of fine craftsmanship. They are on display at Basava Ambara.




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Rafoogari tales

Priya Ravish Mehra has documented the life and work of skilled darners or Rafoogars of Najibabad in Uttar Pradesh besides giving them international exposure to them through workshops and seminars.




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Creativity in every fold

Their passion for folding paper to create exciting shapes led to their forming the Origami Society of Madras. T. Subash and V. R. Karthik talk about their unusual hobby




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Creative bazaar gets under way

175 artisans across the country take part in the expo




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Visitors throng crafts festival

The 10-day carnival has a wide range of products on display




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Students develop skills at handicrafts-training camp




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Homemade treats

A new store in Thiruvananthapuram has hand-made products sourced from different places in India




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Forms and imagery

Nine artistes, from different parts of the country, have used their kilns to give an expression to themes as varied as mythology and everyday objects in 'Fired up' — an art collection being exhibited at the Kalakriti Art Gallery till June 22.