Dastakar is an NGO which supports crafts people, to promote and sell their products. To support the craft people , Dastkar organizes many events , including exhibitions and sales of handicrafts. This time it was organized in the month of August , in Bangalore. I always try not to miss Dastkar exhibitions, as we get to see and buy variety of handicrafts and hand-looms.
As every time , this year also many crafts-people from all over India had exhibited their products. I forgot to take my camera :-( . so sharing about the handmade items I bought from Dastkar. It is really amazing to see the handcrafted unique products there.
Some of the handcrafted items I bought:
1. Phad painting from Rajasthan: Phad painting is a kind of folk and scroll paintings, which is practiced in Rajasthan:
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| Phad painting |
2. A panel of mirror work from Bijapur(Karnataka). These are made by Banjara community of Karnataka).Thinking of using it to make a small purse
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| Banjara Mirror work |
3.This one is unique. Papers with plock printed and ajrak printed designs on it.I can use it to make
Decoupage
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| Ajrak printed paper |
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| Indigo printed paper |
4. Magnetic book mark, with the pictures of Indian paintings and hand-loom .
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| Magnetic bookmark |
5.Hand painted wooden bangles:
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| Hand painted wooden bangles |
5. Jute earrings from West Bengal
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| Jute earrings |
6.Beaded hair clip from Tripura :
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| Beaded hair Clip |
7. Applique duppata from Uttar Pradesh :
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| Applique Duppata |
8.Footwear with Indigo block prints from Rajastan
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| Indigo printed footwear |
All the handicrafts exhibited were very unique, which cannot be found in local market easily. So don't miss Dastkar events in your city next time.
Love , laugh and live the life to the fullest,
-Ranjana
