Colourful products
Self Help Groups formed under the Ambedkar Hastakala Vikas Yojana Scheme and Cooperative Societies are successful catalysts in bringing craft creativity to the fore. Two exhibitions in the city celebrate handicrafts made by self help groups and a co-operative society from Gujarat, presents products ranging from tiniest terracotta, incense burners superbly conceived and embroidered wall hangings. The exhibitions also feature gun metal and white metal products along with brass, bronze and gem inlay products. The Pruthibhi Handicrafts Co-operative Society's `Orissa Crafts Bazaar', is on at Guild of Service, Casa Major Road, Egmore, and has Ratikant Biswal's stunningly crafted silver filigree creations. The delicate Mughal and floral motifs define a series of brooches, key rings, hair and jooda pins. Palm leaf paintings and Pipli work and appliqué work hangings are other features of the Orissa Crafts Bazaar. One particularly compelling appliqué wall hanging features a scene from the Ramayana with post modern appliquéd figures done in vivid blues, reds, yellows and greens.
Ahmedabad based Navoday Nav Yuvak Mandal's `Indian Craft Mela' has unusual wall hangings featuring `abala' mirror work against a background of Rabari embroidery. Once again, Orissa's craft language catches the eye with Patachitra wall hangings, cards etc. Krishnanagar clay toys intricately executed designer jute jewellery, UP's handloom bedspreads and marble knickknacks from Jodhpur are the other items on display. Beautiful embroidered Kashida work crepe and georgette saris are some notable craft products from the Kashmir valley. The `Indian Crafts Mela' is on view at YMCA grounds, Royapettah. The exhibitions conclude on November 21-22.
PUSHPA CHARI
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