Millions of artisans in the State of Uttar Pradesh, both men and women, skillfully craft a variety of materials ranging from cotton, wool, silk yarn, thread, fabric, clay, glass, stone, wood, bone, horn, brass, gold, silver, various metals, gemstones, paper, flowers, cane, bamboo, grass, jute, leather, marble, paint, ink, dyes, resin, wax, others into a wide range of exquisite products for home & abroad.
The Photo Gallery will showcase the repertoire of over one hundred arts and crafts from across the 75 districts of UP. This is the first comprehensive mapping of the State’s craft heritage. It is also perhaps UP’s first initiative to take the arts from museums & elite galleries to a government public space for ready and easy access by all citizens. The objective is to increase awareness, promote & preserve the rich crafts traditions of the State and recognition of the hardworking artisans.
This Public Art Photo Gallery has been conceptualized, led and curated by Dr. Farah Usmani. The exhibit has been designed and executed by Ms. Navya Agarwal. Contributions of photos are acknowledged from the arts and crafts lovers of the Handicrafts of UP volunteer initiative. The gallery installation is supported by SAFAR- Action for Advancement & Rights. Thanks to the UP State Information Commission for provision of the gallery space to help expand awareness of arts and crafts to citizens .
The Handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh
Photo Gallery will be launched on
18th December 2016 at
RTI Bhawan, Lucknow
7/7/A Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar
We invite you all to explore #HundredHandicraftsUP
The Exhibit is open to public free of charge
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For more details contact; Ms. Navya Agarwal; Phone:+91 9628371016 E-mail ivalueeveryidea@gmail.com
