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artisans
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June 25, 2024

History is filled with tales of how progress, or disruption, can render the once celebrated skills of entire communities out of business.

The Sikligar community, the hereditary weapon- makers for the...

handicraft
handicraft
handloom
handloom

Creativity 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...

India'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...

helping artisanshelping artisans

Every 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..

Nathdwara Painting
Nathdwara Painting
Usta Art
Usta Art

With 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...

Nathdwara, 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..