Homeless to rake in a turnover of Rs 2cr


The Dastkar Ranthambore team uses their skills at patchwork, block printing, and black pottery to create quilts, bags, toys, and other souvenirs to bring in a turnover of nearly Rs 2 crore per annum.





Story of 300 Odisha Women Artisans


"It gave me confidence, business knowledge, and the experience of a lifetime. I was given an opportunity to meet inspiring and brilliant women who share my story, empathise, and support me and my work." - Phalguni Joshi, CEO.




Arts of Assam


With tribal art and folk elements form the base of Assamese culture, masks have found an important place in the cultural activities of the people. Masks have been widely used in folk theatres and bhaonas with the materials ranging from terracotta to pith to metal, bamboo and wood.




Raghurajpur Crafts


Raghurajpur is an art village in the Puri district and especially worth-exploring for its expert Pattachitra painters. It has been officially given the title of a heritage crafts village, and that is the beauty of this entire place.






Traditional Handicraft Items


West Bengal is home to a variety of handicraft that are not only aesthetically appealing but also eco-friendly and representative of local history and culture.







Wall art on mud houses


Everything is an art installation in Laalbazar, a tribal village of 80 people in Jhargram district, West Bengal. On the walls of the mud houses — painted in bright colours — are scenes of everyday life: goats gazing, tribal dances, farmers in an orchard, children at play.





Wall Hanging Scenery Frame


This showpiece reflects the artistic brilliance and adds elegance to the home decor. It is also a unique gift. It is purely hand made model. This is made by a skilled village artist who uses his various conventional techniques.




Hues of pottery


This showpiece reflects the artistic brilliance and adds elegance to the home decor. It is also a unique gift. It is purely hand made model. This is made by a skilled village artist who uses his various conventional techniques.




Craft Villages in Kutch


The presence of local craft and art forms, mostly the ones passed on from one generation to another makes the journey more interesting and unforgettable.






Warli Art


These rudimentary wall paintings use a set of basic geometric shapes: a circle, a triangle, and a square. These shapes are symbolic of different elements of nature. The circle and the triangle come from their observation of nature.




Warli art on floor


In Ganjad village in Palghar district, a group of Warli artists keeps the craft alive with residencies and live art shows. The tribe also struggles to stop the unethical commercialisation of its art.




Sonajhuri Haat


This is a weekly fair held on every Saturday at Khoai, Santiniketan. It's famous for the bauls, folk singer and ethnic crafts.