March 9, 2023
A homage must paid be to the pioneers who steered us towards all good things in life, and especially towards craft revivalism. To Jasleen ji, I bow my head in reverence. Thanks to my upbringing at the Lady Irwin College, I believe in the courage of women and I admire them. A complete woman is someone who has the ability to see what needs to be done for others and picks up from there, she […]
January 11, 2023
-By Ms. Pampa Panwar, Professor, IICD, Jaipur A glowing pause in the winter sky; when thread is a connecting device between the earth and the sky. Transparent canvas of the wide-open sky form a backdrop for an ephemeral performance during Makar Sankranti. Controlled by human hands, sparkling kites – pink, blue, yellow, green sweep and sway in infinite space as a dance in slow rhythm. Orchestrated by the release and restrain of fingers; the kites […]
April 7, 2022
A good skilled craftsman makes the craft unique & luxurious. While the word Thathera translates in English to Coppersmith & Brass smith, this metal beaton craft is locally called ‘Thathera or Metal Beaton Work’. The artisans in old Jaipur city have been practicing the craft since the day founding stone of Jaipur was laid. Over time the increased division of labour and craftsmanship led to increase in the average scale & scope of work. The […]
January 11, 2022
-By Ms. Renu Bhagwat, Associate Professor, IICD, Jaipur Nukkad in India is not just a word, it is an emotion of people performing to create awareness among the general public on a certain topic. Nukkad Natak in English is known as Street Play and as the name implies, are presentations or acts in an open area in mostly large groups. Anyone can watch it free of cost and is mainly designed for common people. These […]
July 30, 2021
Shekhawati region is famous world wide for it’s haveli’s and fresco paintings that have earned it the reputation of being the world’s largest open – air gallery. – By Swati Jain Associate Professor Course Coordinator -Fashion Design
March 9, 2021
Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD) is committed towards the development of the craft sector. Craft sector is the second largest sector providing employment to people in the country, second only to agriculture. It also encourages sustainable development. Out of the seventeen sustainable development goals set by the United Nations the craft sector touches twelve. Working earnestly for the development of this sector the Institute is also committed to bring about sustainable development in […]