Design Wraps: Couture from Kutch

Just out! The Autumn 2020 issue of the Global Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage, edited by Judy Frater, is on Education for Artisans. Read about SKV, traditional learning in artisan communities and much more. Food for thought!
https://globalinch.org/article/190779/?journal-modal=1

Candid at Ciceroni – Episode 49 Walking with time – Design Education for Artisans
21 October 4.00 pm India time FB Live through ZOOM
graduates and advisors
Adil Mustak Khatri (Bandhani artisan), Zakiya Adil Khatri (Bandhani artisan), Khalid Usman Khatri (Ajrakh artisan), Pachan Premji Siju (Weaver) and Prakash Naranbhai Siju ( Weaver) have earned prestigious awards, done collaborative international exchange programmes, visited national and international markets and gained exposure that helped them develop unique styles.
They will tell their stories to Ciceroni - the difference design education has made, challenges they face and how they are creating Artisan Designer identities.

Handmade in South Asia: Textiles, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship in India Meet some of the artisan designers of Somaiya Kala Vidya (SKV) who are featured in the exhibition "Handmade: Creating Textiles in South Asia." SKV offers…

Textiles, Creativity and Entrepreneurship in India

When
Thu, October 8, 2020
11:00 a.m. EDT
Meet some of the Artisan Design graduates of Somaiya Kala Vidya (SKV) who are featured in the exhibition Handmade: Creating Textiles in South Asia. SKV offers year-long courses in design and business to provide effective, relevant, and practical education to artists in India. In this online program, SKV artists and Founder Director emeritus Judy Frater will join GW's Kavita Daiya to discuss their inspirations, artistic concepts, and the importance of design education for artisans. Kavita Daiya, director of GW’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, will add her perspective on migration and identity. The discussion will be moderated by exhibition curator Cristin McKnight Sethi.
Panelists
Akib Ibrahim Khatri, Ajrakh artisan designer
Adil Mustak Khatri, bandhani artisan designer
Laxmi Dinesh Parmar, suf embroidery artisan designer
Sajnuben Pachan Rabari, Rabari embroidery artisan designer
Zakiya Adil Khatri, bandhani artisan designer
Judy Frater, Founder Director emeritus of Somaiya Kala Vidya
Kavita Daiya, director of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at GW's Columbian College
Cristin McKnight Sethi, assistant professor of art history at GW (moderator)
How to Participate
Register at https://secure2.convio.net/gwu/site/Calendar?id=117444&view=Detail
About the Exhibition
Artists, cooperatives, and workshops across Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan are creating new textile designs inspired by centuries-old traditions. Organized by GW art history professor Cristin McKnight Sethi, Handmade: Creating Textiles in South Asia shares artist stories alongside vibrant examples of handmade saris, scarves, and other garments. Opening date to be announced.
About the Series
In this three-part virtual series, meet the artists and organizers featured in the exhibition Handmade: Creating Textiles in South Asia through dynamic conversations moderated by curator Cristin McKnight Sethi and faculty from GW. This series is a collaboration with the Sigur Center for Asian Studies at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs.

Education for Artisans: Past, Present and Future In the light of the Government of India’s National Education Policy 2020, the discussion will explore educational avenues for traditional artisans. The discu...

Education for Artisans: Past, Present & Future

In light of the Government of India’s National Educational Policy 2020 what educational avenues lie ahead for traditional artisans?
The discussants examine educational paradigms where traditional oral learning and apprenticeships have been deepened and extended through the layering-on of formal education for artisans.

Speakers: Judy Frater, Jaspal Kalra, Prakash Naran Siju, Ashoke Chatterjee, Shobita Punja
Moderator: Ritu Sethi

Webinar | 18 Sep | 4pm IST
http://webcast.streaminglive.in/iicwebinar/signup.php

Let’s hear directly from the artisans of India!
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 14, 2020 11:00 AM India.
Topic: A HAND FOR HANDMADE – WEBINAR 3 - ARTISAN DESIGNERS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yb9wcrgl.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Somaiya Kala Vidya - Design Education for Artisans of Kutch

Learning from experience. As always it’s not over til the paperwork is done. The SKV Class of 2019 spent two days analysing their exhibition experiences with Program Coordinator Arunbhai. Key findings: value for money is important, and telling your story matters. Ibrahimbhai: “The first day I hardly sold anything. Then I watched my classmates and started to talk to customers. It made a difference! 😊”