Check out the art and crafts bazaar at Chitrakala Parishath, which is on till the weekend
Check out the art and crafts bazaar at Chitrakala Parishath, which is on till the weekend
Sampoorna, an NGO that encourages artisans to sell their products, is hosting an exhibition at Chitrakala Parishath.
Helping hand
Sampoorna, a 14-year-old group that started off as a small venture that encouraged women entrepreneurs, has now metamorphosised into an NGO. "Currently, we have 500 artisans registered with us. We host exhibitions so that the handicraft artisans get a platform to showcase their talents," says K Sudarshan, treasurer, Sampoorna.
Take your pick: Pots, jewellery and clothes galore at the Chitrakala Parishad pics/Tanu Kulkarni
"The market for art is fading out. We need to promote and ensure that it survives. We have also approached the government but they haven't supported us. So we have decided to organise exhibitions that help in the direct sale of products made by various tribal communities," he explains.
What to expect?
One such exhibition is on display at Chitrakala Parishath. Right from kurtis to chandelier earings to multi-hued chappals, the exhibition offers all this and more. Artisans and craftspeople hailing from 23 different states offer various dyed and coloured dresses. There are bags made of cloth and jute, and there's eco-friendly jewellery too. You can pick up chappals from Haryana or bangles from Purdilnagar, colourful baskets from Uttar Pradesh and murals from Delhi.
"The stuff that they have here is amazing. They are easily giving many of the designers a run for their money. I will come back again to complete my shopping," says Darshana Ravi, a software professional.
Treasure trove
"I can make jewellery in two minutes according to customer's requirements. Initially, jewellery making was a hobby but now it is my profession. I haven't learnt the art of jewellery making in a formal manner, but my passion is helping me earn a living," says GV Goel, who has a jewellery stall at the exhibition. Most of the jewellery he sells is priced between Rs 250 and Rs 7,500.
Apart from clothes and accessories, there are paintings and handcrafted artifacts on sale as well. Arving Gangan, who hails from Delhi, has put up a painting stall, says, "My paintings are handmade murals that range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000."
"The perfect blend of ethnicity and modernity is what one can expect at this exhibition. "The amazing variety has put me in a dilemma. I would love to own as many items as possible," confesses Nitya S, a homemaker.
At: Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Road
On till: June 28
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