Thursday, March 19, 2009

Traditional handicrafts from Kachchh



For the 1st time in Hyderabad…

dāram presents KHAMIR and their exciting range of handicrafts from the rich traditions of Kachchh

• Traditional silver jewellery
Mashru cushions
Bandini stolls
• Leather products
• Lac turned wood
• Metal bells
• Terracotta kitchenware
Ajrakh block printed ties for men
• Traditional embroidered bags and cushions from Qasab


Silver jewellery


Pottery


Lac turned wood


Cushions

About KHAMIR
KHAMIR stands for Kachchh Heritage, Arts and Craft, Music and Integrated Resources and also means ‘intrinsic pride’ in Kachchhi, the region’s dialect.
The genesis of KHAMIR lies in the efforts to rebuild Kachchh in the aftermath of 2001 earthquake. KHAMIR was initiated in partnership by the Kachchh Nav Nirman Abhiyan (KNNA) and the Nehru Foundation for Development (NFD) to support local livelihoods. In 2003, KHAMIR began working to sustain local livelihoods and empower the creative industries in Kachchh and it was registered as an organization in June 2005.
KHAMIR works to reposition craft and folk music in Kachchh and to revitalize Kachchh’s creative industries

Website: www.khamir.org


Ajrakh print

Thursday, March 12, 2009

New in dāram in March and April

Coming to dāram in March and April

I) A new range of Uppada and Jamdani sarees for Ugadi

Dates: March 12 to April 1, 2009

II) Non textile products from Khamir, Bhuj
Traditional silver jewellery from Kachchh, Mashru cushions, leather products (chappals, belts, bags, and purses), lac turned wood, metal bells and terracotta kitchenware
Also embroidered bags from Qasab, Kachchh

Khamir works to reposition craft and folk music in Kachchh and to revitalize Kachchh’s creative industries.

Dates: March 20 onwards
Website: www.khamir.org

III) Bengal Cotton sarees from Weaver’s Studio, Kolkata

Dates: April 9 to 21, 2009
Web: www.weaversstudio.com


Uppada and Jamdani sarees for Ugadi


March-April 2009