1. Training in Textiles at village Ramasar Palawala, sponsored by SBICap Securities, 2021
IICD conducted a textile training certificate program for 3 months, with sponsorship from SBIcap securities. The training program imparted skills in the field of embroidery, macramé and stitching along with design sensibilities in order to make the women self-reliant and to take forward the mandate of IICD to promote the crafts working in direction of women empowerment through skill development.
2. Art Wall Camp by Delphic Association
An art wall was painted at IICD as a part of activity of Delphic Association. More than 70 students and faculty from different school and colleges’ along with IICD students and faculty participated and painted a 70 feet long canvas.
3. Design Development Workshop for Rajasthan Handloom Development Corporation(RHDC)
A Design Development Workshop was conducted for RHDC on 24th January 2023. More than 30 artisans attended the workshop and presentation was done by the IICD faculty.
4. Workshop in Chikankari Embroidery in 2023
In the month of January, IICD conducted a 2-day workshop on Chikankari embroidery of Lucknow at Hotel Raj Palace, Jaipur for twelve women embroidery enthusiasts from US, UK, Europe and Australia. This was a bunch of senior but very passionate embroiderers who were keen on learning the exquisite array of stitches that has raised this craft to a truly exceptional art form.
5. Workshop in Terracotta and Blue Pottery for students from College of Architecture, Trivandrum, 2023
One week training was organized for students from College of Architecture, Trivandrum at IICD campus in blue pottery and Terracotta.
6. Designing of glass bottles for Rajasthan State Ganganagar Sugar Mills Ltd.
Rajasthan State Ganganagar Sugar Mills also has a liquor division where they produce Heritage Liquor. They requested IICD to design a range of bottles in glass. The work was successfully executed.
7. Designing of Coffee Table Book for Rajasthan Gramin Olympics conducted by Government of Rajasthan
CM-Service Delivery Cell (CMSDC) approached IICD to design a coffee table book for Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Olympic Khel 2022, organized by Government of Rajasthan. The work is almost complete.
8. Participation in Shift Festival
IICD participated in the Art Festival as a part of promotional activity. Two workshops in block printing and Mask making was also conducted.
9. Participation in Shift Festival
IICD participated in the Art Festival as a part of promotional activity. Two workshops in block printing and Mask making was also conducted.
1. Training at Napasar, Bikaner- sponsored by SBIcap
IICD conducted a 3 month training program in fashion design for rural women of Napasar village in Bikaner district. These women knew basic stitching and were keen to learn advanced stitching so that they could stitch garments as per latest trends. Based on the discussion with trainees, a customized module was developed by the IICD team. The module covered training in pattern making, drafting, finishing of garments etc. The training program took place from December 2021 to March 2022 and 15 women were trained.
The program ended with a fashion show at the IICD campus on 8th March 2022 where the trainees walked the ramp in the garments made by them during the training. The event was graced with presence of many dignitaries including IPS B L Soni- DG- ACB, IPS M N Dinesh- ADG Govt. of Rajasthan.
2. Craft Business Accelerator Program in collaboration with IIM-Udaipur and NICE -sponsored by SBICap
The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur, initiated a craft business Accelerator Program for 3 months, with sponsorship from SBIcap securities in the year 2022. The Craft Business Accelerator Programme is an intensive 3 months accelerator program designed to give promising and motivated craft entrepreneurs business capabilities needed to build and scale successful crafts businesses. The program is delivered in 3 modules over 3 months. This includs 5 days of classroom interaction in each module and rest based at participants’ respective areas of operation. Program is conducted by IICD team in collaboration with IIM Udaipur Incubation Cell. A blend of faculty from different parts of the country is invited for inputs through online and offline sessions.
3. British Council sponsored Project under Crafting Futures
The partnership between the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur, India and the West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, Chichester, UK, focuses on enhancing the design of garden wares and on improvisation of kiln technology of the potters of Baswa, a pottery cluster near Jaipur, Rajasthan. The objective is to explore new markets for the traditional craft of India while documenting traditional craft practices for the UK. The collaborative effort of both the institutions helps in the exchange of knowledge between India and UK ceramic practices whilst focusing on contemporary design and sustainable technology. Besides creating a digital repository of indigenous craft practices of Baswa Potters, the outcomes aim towards kiln efficiency improvement and new designs of Garden accessories that can be fired in the kiln and sold abroad in an exhibition to secure future prospects. An exhibition was organised at Delhi on 29th September 2022 where the Baswa project progress was also displayed. The project culminated with a display at IICD campus on 1st September 2023.
4. Preparation of Feasibility Report of 4 weak khadi institutions for KVIC, Chandigarh
Feasibility report of 4 weak khadi institutes was prepared by the Institute. These Khadi institutes are based in Adampur, Tarn Taran, Amritsar and Patti district. Based on the report a funding of Rs.10.00 lac has been granted by KVIC to each of these Institutions for strengthening of their infrastructure.
Rajeev Gandhi Jayanti Celebration in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology, GoR
To commemorate the 76th birth anniversary of the legend, IICD on August 20th, 2020, in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology, Government of Rajasthan and Jawahar Kala Kendra organised a small series of events. The programme which enlisted the participation of various colleges from across the state was inaugurated by the honourable Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Ashok Gehlot. IICD collaborated for the event and contribution of Shri Rajeev Gandhi were depicted through following narrative crafts of Rajasthan: 1. Puppetry 2. Kavad 3. Phad Painting
Online Craft Workshop in collaboration with Kamla Nehru College under PARAMARASH during COVID in 2020
On request of K N College , IICD had collaborated to conduct following online classes : 1. Calligraphy 2. Madhubani Painting 3. Landscape Painting 4. Art Appreciation
The Stitching Training Program at Village Ramasar Palawala, 2022
The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur, initiated a stitching training certificate program for 3 months, with sponsorship from SBIcap securities. The training program was designed to impart skills in the field of embroidery, macramé and stitching along with design sensibilities in order to make the women self-reliant and is a step in the direction of women empowerment through skill development. The financial assistance was given by SBIcap to train 20 candidates during the year 2022-23. The women were trained at the premises of NGO PANS- People Awareness Network Services, and at the campus of IICD Jaipur.
Training was conducted by IICD team and master artisans from Jaipur and Barmer. The detailed session plan (Annex. 1) and material list(Annex 2) was shared with all the trainees in Hindi, to give them a clear picture of the training schedule and modalities. The training program concluded in December 2022 with a display of final products at the IICD campus. The trainees were be evaluated and received their certificates in the presence of NGO members, IICD and SBI officials.
Designing of Trophy for Rajasthan Ratan Awards
Invest Rajasthan Summit 2022 was organised by Government of Rajasthan during October 2022. Awards were conferred to dignitaries by the Government of Rajasthan. Trophies for the award were designed by IICD. Use of marble and metal was done.
Jaipur Kala Mahotsav
Jaipur Kalamahotsav was organized from 4th to 8th November 2023 at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur. IICD participated in the fair alongwith students. The work was well appreciated by all the visitors.
Lokrang Festival
Lokrang was organized by Jawahar Kala Kendra from 10th to 21st October 2023. In the cultural festival a craft mela was organized where more than 100 artisans were allotted stalls from across the country. IICD was the selections partner for short listing the applications of artisans for stall allotment.
Wall Painting Workshop
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Government of India, approached IICD with a request to conduct a workshop for painting walls of their campus with theme of Gandhi. As a part of celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on 2nd October 2023- Gandhi Jayanti, a team of IICD students led by faculty conducted the workshop.
Mukka Craft Cluster Development Program
Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan for development of Mukka Embroidery Craft Cluster at Barmer has sanctioned a two year program to the Institute.
In order to promote this traditional and unique craft and enable the women artisans to earn from this skill, these artisans will be supported under State Cluster Development Programme of Govt of Rajasthan. In this project, the artisans will be mobilized to create a Self Help Group. The artisans will be trained on design development and other relevant skills. Market linkages will be created for the cluster products through development of website, participation in exhibitions and online marketing.
A training program of one month duration was conducted at village Gagriya, Disrict-Barmer during the month of September 2023 and July 2024. There were 40 participants in each training program who were imparted design development skills in two batches.
National handloom Week 2023
A. IICD in collaboration with RHDC organized a quiz competition for the colleges and universities on 03rd Aug at Jawahar Kala Kendra during the Handloom Week celebration (03rd to 07th Aug 2023). The objective of the quiz competition is to encourage a healthy spirit of competition among students, enrich their understanding of handloom and handicrafts, and offer them a platform to demonstrate their intellectual abilities. Teams from 16 colleges and universities participated in the quiz competition.
Dr. Lalit K. Panwar, a distinguished retired IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer, graced the quiz competition event as the esteemed chief guest. With his profound wisdom and experience, he delivered an enlightening speech, emphasizing the paramount importance of knowledge in the lives of the attending students.
The quiz competition encompassed several rounds, and the top three teams from IIS University, Arch College of Design & Business and Poddar International College who demonstrated outstanding performance were announced as the winners. Students from winning teams were honored at a felicitation ceremony scheduled later in the day at 3 pm at Jawahar Kala Kendra by the honorable CM of Rajasthan Shri Ashok Gehlot.
B. In continuation of the National Handloom Week celebration, the Indian Institute of Craft and Design (IICD) organized an enlightening Artisan Workshop on Design Development and Marketing Interventions on September 4, 2023. The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Dileep Baid, who honored the occasion as the chief guest.
The workshop aimed to promote the rich tradition of handloom craftsmanship and enhance the skills and knowledge of artisans. It provided a platform for artisans to learn about design development and marketing strategies to further their craft.
The workshop was a significant step in preserving and promoting India's cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship. It showcased the commitment of IICD to empower artisans and strengthen the handloom industry.
C. Fashion ShowIICD organized a fashion show, with financial support from NILA House, Lady Bamford Foundation. The fashion show was executed to showcase the beauty of Indian fabrics that are made with hand spun and hand-woven yarns, died with natural colours, dyes and pigments. Many colleges, NGOs and designers participated in the show.
Training program in Tie and Dye Craft Technique at Udaipur’ January to March 2024
The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur, had initiated a textile training certificate program for 2 months, with sponsorship from SBIcap securities. The training program was designed to conduct an intensive training program for women in tie and dye craft technique. These women knew the basic technique of tie and dye but still were unable to make products as per market requirements. An intervention was proposed to teach them new designs, colour selection, some value additions by using various other surface ornamentation techniques like embroidery, smocking, quilting, block printing etc. The training program started on 10th January 2024 and the valedictory ceremony took place on 7th March 2024 at Udaipur. During the valedictory session an exhibition was also organised.
Stall Designing at Stonemart 2024
RSIC, Government of Rajasthan had approached IICD to design their stall at Stonemart. The event took place at Jaipur from 1st-4th February at Sitapura Convention Hall. The theme of the stall was ODOP.
Designing and supply of DIY Block Printing kits to TANIERA
DIY block printing kits were designed and supplied to TANIERA in 2023-24.
Design Bank of Indian Embroideries
IICD have created an Archive of Traditional Embroideries of India. The Bank and its repository of Samples and Digital images offers a reference resource to practitioners, buyers & industries. More than 600 physical samples and 1500 digital samples have been sourced from different states of India. A Dedicated website has also been created for reference.
Organization: Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), GoI, New Delhi.
Technical Agency in KVIC initiatives of Cluster Development
- Development of Dausa Terracotta Cluster.
- Development of Bassi Weaving Cluster.
- Development of Patiala Phulkari Cluster.
Set-up of Workshop under HRD Scheme of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) – A project was sanctioned to buy machineries, equipments and tools for workshops at IICD.
Training of artisans from Afghanistan in Textiles – A one week training was organized at IICD to train artisans in various textile crafts specially embroidery.
Training of artisans from Afghanistan in Mosaic – A one week exposure training program was conducted at IICD and industry to teach various methods of stone mosaic.
NABARD Training Program – Two short training programs were conducted to train artisans to design souvenirs in various crafts of Rajasthan.
Training in Natural Fiber at UNA – A 15 day training program was conducted at UNA, Himachal Pradesh to train artisans to design and produce new range of products using bann rope.
Training in Block Making for NAMDA Craft – A training program was organized at TONK, using the namda.
Training of trainers – One week training was conducted at the Institute for trainers from Upendra Maharathi Shilp Anusandhan Sansthan, Patna in six crafts.
Rajasthan Festival – IICD coordinated the sourcing of artisans for live demonstration of various crafts of Rajasthan at the 11 day event Rajasthan Festival, held at Mumbai.
Aashayein’, Central Jail, Jaipur
As a social initiative, IICD did a project with the Central Jail, Jaipur, for developing designs for 'punja durrie' which were woven by jail inmates and are sold at the jail shop, ‘Aashayein'. The work was appreciated by DG-Prisons and other officials.
Rajasthali Emporium, Jaipur
Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited (RSIC), a Government of Rajasthan Undertaking, approached IICD to revamp the Rajasthali Emporium at Jaipur by way of providing consultancy and professional services to improve the interior aesthetics and visual appearance of the Emporium.
Vehicle illustration
Income Tax (IT) Department, Jaipur: to paint various cultural narratives and folk traditions of Rajasthan on the car body
“Malkha”, 2017
Crafting Luxury and Lifestyle Businesses, IIM Ahemadabad & IICD, August, 2017
DAVP
Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting) had approached IICD to paint 200 handkerchiefs for army men. Foundation year students were involved in this as a classroom project. The work of best students was appreciated in a ceremony held at JKK and awarded with a certificate.