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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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Art, sparked by matchsticks

An expo is on at Museum Auditorium




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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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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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Take another look

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




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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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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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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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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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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.




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A looming crisis

Cheap Chinese silk is choking indigenous sericulturists and weavers.




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A day for play

Imagine being able to bake cakes, do carpentry, splash paints, knit, sew, get hands muddy and sing songs all on the very same day. Kids accompanied by their parents do just that at The Yellow Train Kids Festival




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Threads of partnership

Friends and collaborators Bina Rao and Villoo Mirza are bound by their passion for handlooms




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The rhythm of tomorrow

Students and artistes wait to interact at SPIC MACAY’s international convention in the city from June 8 to 14





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Glue, paper, wood, scissors...

... are what Vidya Ravichandran uses to handcraft gift items




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Mamallapuram to host Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival for the first time

The maiden edition of Tamil Nadu Kite Festival is set to see custom kites, brought in by professionals from USA, Thailand, Malaysia and India, take flight



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Channapatna dolls come a-knocking: Karthik Vaidyanathan brings his store, Varnam, to Chennai

At Varnam, entrepreneur Karthik Vaidyanathan brings innovative creations by Karnataka’s Channapatna artisans to Chennai, from traditional toys to home decor pieces



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Traditional Indian art is witnessing a contemporary makeover. And the art market is loving it

Tribal and traditional artists explore novel ways of storytelling, experimenting with colour, techniques and contemporary themes, to connect with younger, mainstream audiences




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One craft at a time

An opportunity for Hyderabadis to shops all the crafts of Kutch under one roof



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