Back for its 32nd edition, Dastkari Haat Crafts Mela will be a veritable celebration of culture and handicrafts. Starting Jan 1, Datkari Haat Samiti in collaboration with the Ministry Of Textiles is bringing arts and crafts, cultural performances and textiles from all the states of India along with five craftspersons even coming all the way from Israel.
200 Artisans, Israeli Crafts & Folk Dances: It’s All At The Dastkari Mela At Dilli Haat
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What Is It?
Who Is It For?
Interested in Indian crafts and traditions? Take pride in ‘Make In India’ shawls, artwork and artefacts? This carnival is just the place to hit up.
We’re also looking at those who love spending Delhi winters out in the open, eating momos at the Sikkim stall or watching a one off regional dance performance.
Why Should I Go For It?
Winter afternoons are the best time to explore Dilli Haat and this mela will add a fresh lease of life with all the shopping, experiences and workshops. It’ll be a great place to pick up papier mache, embroidered textiles, Pinguli art, patchwork, paper cutwork and other forms of art forms that speak about their parent state’s unique traditions with more than 200 craftspersons present.
These 15 days will be dedicated to bringing diverse crafts to the forefront, and initiating a dialogue between the many participants. You can stop by for folk music from Rajasthan or Chhau dance or watch West Bengal’s artisans create masks. On a fine evening, you might even be privy to a flute rendition or Gujarati singers regaling an audience.
Artisans from Bihar, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir will join hands with their Israeli counterparts to create two exciting art pieces. These will be made under the guidance of two Indian designers, and then revealed to public. You know, just in case you needed extra incentive.
Anything Else?
It’s intended to be a platform to get artists from across the country together for an enriching experience both professionally and personally. This, however, isn’t the only motive behind Dastkari mela. The focus is also on getting disappearing crafts their moment of patronage {and glory}.
When: Jan 1-15
Where: INA Dilli Haat
Timings: 11am – 9pm