Dastkar is back in Bangalore after what feels like a long time (2021 does feel a long time back). As usual, they’ve curated crafts and wares from about 20 states across the country, in addition to a few international ones too. We also hear there will be 20 never-seen-before artisans, so make sure you hit up the bazaar at Jayamahal Palace.
Explore Kantha embroidery and terracotta products from West Bengal. You'll find Pattachitra and Palm Paintings from Odisha. Don't miss out on Bagru, wrought iron decor from Chattisgarh, chikankaari outfits from Uttar Pradesh, Jamdaani and Benarasi weaves from Uttar Pradesh, Kanjivaram from Tamil Nadu and intricate suf and rabari embroideries from Kala Raksha, Kutch, and plenty more.
If you’re looking for Madhubani paintings, seashell products, terracotta merchandise, Ikat weaves to wear and deck up the house with recycled fabric, leatherwork, miniatures and lots of indigenous jewellery, this is your chance to snap it all up, under one roof. Dabu, Indigo block printing, patchwork, Shibori and Kota weaving from Rajasthan. We’re also looking forward to the gorgeous Ari and Sozni embroidery from Jammu and Kashmir. Plus, pashmina!
Of course, there will be plenty of representation from Karnataka too, and you can get khadi and handloom apparel and furnishings, wood carvings and mural paintings too. Oh, and like we said, international offerings! Carpets, jewellery and dry fruits will be coming in all the way from Afghanistan. It does not get more authentic!
