Jaya Jaitly

The gamchha’s versatality is the core of this multimedia exhibition in New Delhi

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The gamchha’s versatality is the core of this multimedia exhibition in New Delhi

The gamchha can be a handkerchief, scarf, towel, sheet, garment, and even a blanket. The multipurpose chequered fabric synonymous with India’s working class is particularly noticeable in the warm and humid regions of East and Southeast Bangladesh, Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala where it is used to wipe sweat … Read more

Dastkari Haat Samiti president Jaya Jaitly says the year 2020 affected craftspersons in ways that helped them rethink their art

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Dastkari Haat Samiti president Jaya Jaitly says the year 2020 affected craftspersons in ways that helped them rethink their art

Jaya Jaitly | Photo Credit: Special arrangement No matter how fancy a mall is, it can never match up to the energy of an Indian bazaar. The human engagement, the hustle bustle the aroma of street food, the colourful crafts and discussions with craftsmen, are all unique to crafts bazaars, says Dastkari Haat Samiti president … Read more