"Textile Traditions of Kutch" An illustrated talk by Archana Shah & publication launch at Conference Room - 2, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 6:30pm on 7th October 2013

Time : 6:30 pm (Do join us for tea at 6 pm)

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
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Place : Conference Room - 2, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Muller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
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Event Description : Craft Revival Trust & India International Centre present 'Textile Traditions of Kutch' An illustrated talk by Archana Shah, textile revivalist and founder of Bandhej
This talk is a part of a decade long series of engagements on intangible culture, heritage and policy.

Chief Guest : Laila Tyabji, Chairperson, Dastkar

Chair : Ritu Sethi, Craft Revival Trust

The publication 'SHIFTING SANDS - Kutch: Textiles, Traditions, Transformations' by Archana Shah will be released on the occasion by Laila Tyabji

Access to knowledge is a route to safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (InCH). The Craft Revival Trust through its Asia InCH Encyclopedia works to further this aim. Read about the traditional hand crafts, textiles, folk and tribal arts, its transmission and practice by the bearers of these oral knowledge systems on www.craftrevival.org

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