Dastkar Basant, 2015 at Nature Bazaar, Kisan Haat, Andheri Modh > 11am to 7pm on 12th to 23rd February 2015


Time : 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Add to Calendar 12-02-2015 11:00:00 23-02-2015 19:00:00 68 Dastkar Basant, 2015 Event Page : http://goo.gl/HB7KRm Nature Bazaar, Kisan Haat, Andheri Modh, New Delhi - 110074 DD/MM/YYYY

Entry : Rs. 20

Venue : Nature Bazaar, Kisan Haat, Andheri Modh, New Delhi - 110074
Venue Info : Map | Nearest Metro Station - 'Chattarpur(Yellow Line)'

Event Description : Dastkar Basant, 2015.


Special exhibition showcasing traditional Indian collection of clothing line with exquisite hand-embroidered Chikankari by Ms. Malavika Chatterjee on 14th & 15th of February, 2015

Dastkar, in association with Delhi Tourism, presents the sixth, much awaited, edition of Dastkar BASANT. This Basant, immerse in mesmerizing regional handloom weaves like Maheshwari, Kota, Ikats and fine Bandhini along with block printed textiles in Ajrakh, Bagru & Dabu styles. Splendid garments, fabrics and furnishings embellished with regional embroideries will be available in Ari, Sindhi, Lambani, Sozni & Applique. Organic cottons and naturally dyed children’s clothing with eco herbal essential oils & designer combs made out of neem will showcase versatility of natural materials.

Traditional leather footwear along with tribal, bead and thread based jewellery that shall surely leave you asking for more. Pottery, wood carving, cotton dhurries will feature along with environment-friendly handmade Moonj baskets along with Candles, Sikki & Paper Mache decoratives.

Regional painting forms like Madhubani, Kalamkari & Tanjore shall further leave you spellbound. 

Special Feature
RUAAB-SEWA brings you craft products from Ethiopia, for the very first time. Hand-spun cotton handlooms, carved leather bags and purses, decorative clay items and painted pottery tea-sets along with jewellery made from indigenous Ethiopian wood and a selection of local Ethiopian silver jewellery will be showcased. Join us in a joyous cross cultural exchange of traditions and discover the hospitality of their ritual ‘Coffee Ceremony’ using their famous “Bunna” coffee.

One of the many unique Indian crafts represented, will be Rogan Paintings by Md. Jabbar A. Khatri from Kutch, Gujarat. The rare technique is only practiced by 10 people in the village of Nirona in Kutch, and the importance for giving these artists a strong market platform was evident in Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, choosing a Rogan Painting to be India’s gift to US President, Barrack Obama.

Enjoy interactive cultural performances and indulge in lip smacking regional cuisines from across India & Ethiopia.
As spring breathes a new life into the Nature Bazaar, unwind into new experiences at Dastkar! 

Dastkar, a registered NGO working with crafts and craftspeople for over three decades, strongly believes in crafts as a catalytic tool for social and economic empowerment and earning. Dastkar is committed to breaking the barriers that separate craftspeople from mainstream urban markets, reviving and revitalizing both the craft and the community. Partnering with Delhi Tourism, it is developing the NATURE BAZAAR venue in Andheria Modh, in partnership with Delhi Tourism, as a hub for crafts, culture and natural products, linking South Delhi and Gurgaon.    

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Dastkar Basant, 2015 at Nature Bazaar, Kisan Haat, Andheri Modh > 11am to 7pm on 12th to 23rd February 2015 Dastkar Basant, 2015 at Nature Bazaar, Kisan Haat, Andheri Modh > 11am to 7pm on 12th to 23rd February 2015 Reviewed by Delhi Events on Monday, February 23, 2015 Rating: 5

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