The traditional Indian handicrafts and hand-made products form an important part of not only the cultural aspects of the society but also reflect on people who produce them. The craftswomen from various parts of India over a 10 day exhibit at Nature Bazaar 2013, Andheria Modh, Chhatarpur, New Delhi display their products in their efforts to keep not just the tradition alive but be self-dependent.
Women artisans are independent and help keep their tradition alive. They make, sell and display products. This is one part of their lives. The other shade corresponds to the emotions and moments that they share throughout a working day. A glance at their myriad expressions.
The event showcases over 160 regional craftsgroups, NGOs and small producers. Taken: Jayashee, 19 October 2013
Blank. Taken: Jayashee, 19 October 2013
Captured in one of her vivacious moods, Rucha Kaluram, 28 years is an artisan making paper mache craft from Rajasthan since the past 10 years. Taken: Jayashree, 25 October 2013
Initiator of the the ‘Zero waste program’ in Kovallam, Kerala, Medha Bhatt Ganguly, 36 years, prepares for the day. Taken: Jayashree, 19 October 2013
Proud of her Block Print from Rajasthan, craftswoman Parma Devi, 49 years says, “it provides regular employment, better income and education for our children”. Taken: Jayashree, 19 October 2013
Showcasing her parrot toys from Rajasthan, Munni Bai, 45 years, says ” they provide regular employment, better income and education for our children”. Taken: Jayashree, 19 October 2013
Kinauri design shawls maker, Swarna Devi, 41 years says that her smile is her biggest strength. Taken: Jayashree, 19 October 2013
Madhya Pradesh’s Gond paintings are very famous for their detailing the nature. Painter Radha Tikam, 36 years, in a silent moment with her work. Taken: Jayashree, 19 October 2013
Priya, 29 years, shares a light moment with Sarojini Das, 49 years at the Golden grass products display from Odisha. Taken: Jayashree, 25 October 2013
As the day moves on, Sunita Devi, 42 years selling clay toys waits with her husband Taken: Jayashree, 19 October 2013
Juthika Goswami, 49 years selling lampshades from Puducherry engrossed with her customer. Taken: Jayashree, 25 October 2013
The Kerala murals display by Surya, 33 years as the evening comes along. Taken: Jayashree, 19 October 2013
Just as these dolls, the women artisans also have varied shades. Taken: Jayashree, 19 October 2013
As the evening comes to an end. Taken: Jayashree, 25 October 2013
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