Kalbelia Craft Revival Project, An exhibition of quilts made by the women

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19 July 2022, 6:30pmAdd to Calendar 19/07/2022 18:30 19/07/2022 20:00 Asia/Kolkata Inauguration - Kalbelia Craft Revival Project, An exhibition of quilts made by the women Must check for Details and on Event day before visiting -
https://www.delhievents.com/2022/07/kalbelia-craft-revival-project-exhibition-quilts-women-india-international-centre-lodhi-estate.html Art Gallery, Annexe Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003DD/MM/YYYY - Inauguration by Ritu Sethi, Founder, Craft Revival Trust and Mewa Sapera of the Kalbelia community

20-26 July 2022, 12 noon to 11:59pmAdd to Calendar 20/07/2022 12:00 26/07/2022 23:59 Asia/Kolkata Kalbelia Craft Revival Project, An exhibition of quilts made by the women Must check for Details and on Event day before visiting -
https://www.delhievents.com/2022/07/kalbelia-craft-revival-project-exhibition-quilts-women-india-international-centre-lodhi-estate.html Art Gallery, Annexe Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003DD/MM/YYYY - Exhibition on view

23 July 2022, 6:30pmAdd to Calendar 23/07/2022 18:30 23/07/2022 20:00 Asia/Kolkata Quilting Memories, Illustrated lecture by Dr. Madan Meena Must check for Details and on Event day before visiting -
https://www.delhievents.com/2022/07/kalbelia-craft-revival-project-exhibition-quilts-women-india-international-centre-lodhi-estate.html Art Gallery, Annexe Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003DD/MM/YYYY - Quilting Memories, Illustrated lecture by Dr. Madan Meena, a practising visual artist, curator and researcher who is working extensively with rural, nomadic and tribal communities

The talk will focus on the cultural history of the Kalbelia community, their distinct practices and professions which is reflected in their quilts and distinguishes them from other quilting traditions in India. An example is the embroidered patterns on their quilts which draws references from the texture of snake scales. As a traditional snake charmer community, the references of the snake is evident in their folklore, music, dance, costumes, as well as in their crafts and lifestyle

Entry: Free
Note: Call 011-24619431 (IIC) to re-confirm any last-minute change or cancellation of the event.

Venue: Art Gallery, Annexe Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
Landmark: Annexe Building is Next to Alliance Francaise
Venue Info: Events | About | Annexe Map | Nearest Metro Stations - 'Khan Market(Vilolet Line)' & 'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)'
Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description: Kalbelia Craft Revival Project, An exhibition of quilts made by the women of the Kalbelia community in Rajasthan as part of the Kalbelia Craft Revival Project

Collaboration: Kota Heritage Society

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