About The Event
Handicrafts in India are at least as old as the Indus Valley Civilisation, if not older. Among the artefacts excavated in Mohenjo Daro and Harappa were handmade terracotta toys and figurines, handcarved soapstone seals, painted pottery, handcast figurines in copper and bronze made using the lostwax process, jewellery made with stone beads, and fragments of cotton textiles. All these indigenous crafts stoneware, metalware, pottery and handlooms continue to thrive in India, and have been influenced by techniques introduced from Persia, evolving into unique creations with a distinctively Indian identity. On our #HandmadeInIndia walk in association with Swadesh, we look at the exhibits displayed inside the Swadesh store to understand the fascinating world of Indian handicrafts.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Distance
1 Km
HIGHLIGHTS
Glass or metal?
Painting with gold
The legacy of Mohenjo Daros dancing girl
Backdrops that came up front
Taj Mahal artistry in Mumbai
Stencils that became art pieces
Wood inlaid with wood
And, of course, masterpieces at the Masters Pavilion
