Vastrabharana 2019 by Crafts Council of Karnataka inaugurated today
Mumbai, September 24, 2019: Vastrabharana 2019 organised by the Crafts Council of Karnataka
kick-started today at the Coomaraswamy Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya, Fort. The
exhibition started by lighting of the auspicious lamp by Smt. Bharati Govindraj, Chairperson and
other members of the Crafts Council of Karnataka. It was followed by singing of the Ganesh Stuti.
The first day saw many Mumbaikars walk in to take a traditional journey through India’s weaves and
purchase them.
The exhibition showcases 45 designers and weavers from across the country with handloom designs
such as Punarjeevana from North Karnataka, Vankar Bhimji Kanji from Kutch, Aribo from Andhra
Pradesh, BhanuSrichandra from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, Vani Vritti Design Studio from a tribal
community in Odisha, Mangala Arts from Rajasthan and many others.
Padmaja Sakhamuri, Convener for this year’s Vastrabharana said, “We are delighted to be hosting
the Vastrabharana in Mumbai and hope that people come in large numbers to encourage the
designers and artisans. We believe this platform will help and support the weavers to showcase their
exquisite art and designs.”
The Crafts Council of Karnataka is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and
sustainability of traditional arts and crafts. It is affiliated to Crafts Council of India and World Craft
Council. In addition to bridging the gap between traditional artisans and the market, the council
provides them with a platform to enhance their technical knowhow and skills. They provide the
artisans, designers and weavers with education and training on dealing with contemporary buyers
through design intervention, product development and market access. Through the exhibition, the
Crafts Council of Karnataka aims to provide the artisans a platform to display their products and
create a sustainable livelihood for them.
The exhibition will be held until September 26, 2019 from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Mumbai, September 24, 2019: Vastrabharana 2019 organised by the Crafts Council of Karnataka
kick-started today at the Coomaraswamy Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya, Fort. The
exhibition started by lighting of the auspicious lamp by Smt. Bharati Govindraj, Chairperson and
other members of the Crafts Council of Karnataka. It was followed by singing of the Ganesh Stuti.
The first day saw many Mumbaikars walk in to take a traditional journey through India’s weaves and
purchase them.
The exhibition showcases 45 designers and weavers from across the country with handloom designs
such as Punarjeevana from North Karnataka, Vankar Bhimji Kanji from Kutch, Aribo from Andhra
Pradesh, BhanuSrichandra from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, Vani Vritti Design Studio from a tribal
community in Odisha, Mangala Arts from Rajasthan and many others.
Padmaja Sakhamuri, Convener for this year’s Vastrabharana said, “We are delighted to be hosting
the Vastrabharana in Mumbai and hope that people come in large numbers to encourage the
designers and artisans. We believe this platform will help and support the weavers to showcase their
exquisite art and designs.”
The Crafts Council of Karnataka is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and
sustainability of traditional arts and crafts. It is affiliated to Crafts Council of India and World Craft
Council. In addition to bridging the gap between traditional artisans and the market, the council
provides them with a platform to enhance their technical knowhow and skills. They provide the
artisans, designers and weavers with education and training on dealing with contemporary buyers
through design intervention, product development and market access. Through the exhibition, the
Crafts Council of Karnataka aims to provide the artisans a platform to display their products and
create a sustainable livelihood for them.
The exhibition will be held until September 26, 2019 from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.
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