My OperaShivadasan's First Sem Progress Report
Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:44:37 PM
The Urban landscape exploration by the artisans from Kerala
Friday, December 4, 2009 7:19:20 AM
The Enable artisan Bangalore event of Enable Artisan is being planned (11th to 15th November) to accomplish, hopefully, following broad objectives:
After few mail exchanges Jogi Panghaal came up with a precise objective for the event.
1. Introduce young artisans to their future partners (client or a buyer in traditional language) in various (perhaps 4, may be less) locations of Bangalore- an attempt to capture the broad typologies of urban homes. (What kinds of homes people live in the city today?)
2. Introduce artisans to the 'types' of homes that these potential partners live in and start to develop a way of looking at these places, spaces and opportunities in a collaborative manner.
3. Introduce to the visiting partners, a range and degree of skills that these artisans and their traditions represent and which these artisans are adapt and capable of practicing. This would be done by an exhibition of artifacts that these artisans have brought with them and which would be set up at each of the different places (depending upon the response of the partners) in Bangalore.
4. We hope to initiate a creative dialogue between the artisan, a partner, her home with a view to develop a range of possible new future artifacts for that home. This process would be facilitated by young design students who have shown interest in this method of empowering artisans in becoming equal and creative partners in imagining new artifacts for new spaces.
5. We would wish to create a situation where new artifacts would be jointly, happily and proudly owned by artisan and the partner and not by the designer.
The Process
In response to these objectives Tasqueen agreed to become the host and offered a stay at Michaelpalya of the artisans at her home similarily Chitra Viswanathan at Vidyaranyapura and Vignesh from Kormangala. The three hosts have organized visits at the homes of friends, relatives and neighbourhood
Before the artisans head for the visit we had a meeting with the artisans giving them a brief idea about the objective of this co- learning process where situations are created in which they begin to know the buyers through interactions and observations of spaces they live in.
Second year graduate students of Life Style accessory students from Nift (Vaishali, Pawan, Amrita, Abhilash, Nitin and Navin) also participated in the event. Their role was to facilitate the interaction between the artisans and the clients. Also make a note of design brief complimented by sketches, measurements of space need to be renovated and photographs.
The next three days the artisans as planned explored several kind of homes, schools, restaurants. The interaction with these craft lovers in their own homes was quite experiential for everybody. The buyers gave feedbacks on the artisans works. They showed their homes and shared the idea of their likings and preferences for their interiors. These interactions paved the way to understand their buyers. The artisans clicked photographs of the products, gave ideas for the better interiors to the people they met.
Visits at montessori schools like Alternate learning solutions, Golden Bead were great fun. Children interpreted the works of the artisans in the most deviant way. They were quite enthusiastic to touch and feel the works and asked ample of questions from the artisans on clay. They came up with various kinds of interpretations and usage and imaginations on the works of the artisans.
The artisans met with architects of JAPCON, an architectural firm, interior designers like Leena, Neelu and Monal Shah, product analyst. The meeting with this segment gave a very critical analysis of the design process we have followed so far. Their shared their experiences on the field and clients desires and aspirations, market currents. Apart from this they discussed the newer applications of the materials and design which could give a sustainable market as well as innovative thought process to the young artisans.
We visited at several kinds of homes ranging from spacious Bungalows, to compact bedroom apartments, gated communities. These visits have helped to map the lifestyle pattern prevalent in cities. Their choices in furniture, home furnishings and lifestyle accessory products where buying decision follow the parameters of aesthetics and functionality. Also the concept of ‘Ecohomes’ -reduce, reuse and recycle are the taken into serious consideration by architects and designers in modern times. This shift is bringing awareness of the advantages of clay and its applications. Artisans have been no only exposed to newer forms but latest technology used in design.
Vineeti Nigam, a resident of Kormangala was very enthusiastic about the artisans visit in her house. There was lot of scope of imagination for the artisans in her house. She led them in her house and led them free to talk about the products from Kitchenware, garden wares and lampshades. She has love for bright colors like orange and yellow. She shared the idea of having a pot which can be elevated by three stands which in itself can be decorated; the diyas can be incorporated as a design element and light source to further enhance the look.
Wrap Up Session
After three days, we had a wrap up session where all the artisans, design students, hosts, actively participated, sharing experiences and learnings like:
Babu- I liked the roofing in the homes which enables lot of natural light to come in hence saving lot of electricity during the day time. Also the homes of the people are very spacious.
Bala- I could see lot of handmade products in the homes of the people hence there is lot of scope for our work.
Manikandan- I am fascinated by the idea of the garden made both at the ground floor and on the terrace of the house.
Rijesh-I liked the usage of stone in building walls of the houses.
Sindhu- I liked the use of old utensils in brass used as decorative art pieces, planters or as basin in the houses these days. Also the idea of pebble inlay in the flooring is very exciting.
Reflections on the Bangalore event
The event has opened doors for the artisans to get exposed to urban lifestyle and a way to start knowing the user.
-The buyers have reflected on various criticisms and appreciations on the products made by the artisans which gave the idea of people’s likes and dislikes.
-The project has built a platform where they can directly talk to the buyers and discuss on the products which they aspire to buy.
-The artisans were able to see products already available in other materials in the people’s home thereby articulating on the strength and weakness of their material and how to take the understanding further.
-The idea of space and architectural pervading in urban cities which itself invites products to suit them.
-The artisans have able to come out of their cocoons and have been able to interact and communicate with new people and build relations.
-The designers have able to understand and respect the artisan’s creativity and have facilitated them to have this meaningful experience in Bangalore.
Critique
- Orientation of the artisans should have been taken into account
- The event could have reached out to more people where we could have invited them a small exhibition that could have been a good motivation to the artisans.
Artisans participated in the event: Sindhu, Shakuntala, Babu, Manikandan, Ramdas, Unnikrishnan, UnnikrishnanTP, Vijay, Bala, Mohanesh, Shashi and Rijesh.
To see the works of artisan go to http://my.opera.com/enableartisan/albums/
Shikha Agarwal
Post graduate in Ceramic and Glass Design
Diploma Project
National Institute Of Design, Ahmedabad
Ph:09377513828- Ahmedabad,09388779824- Kerala
After few mail exchanges Jogi Panghaal came up with a precise objective for the event.
1. Introduce young artisans to their future partners (client or a buyer in traditional language) in various (perhaps 4, may be less) locations of Bangalore- an attempt to capture the broad typologies of urban homes. (What kinds of homes people live in the city today?)
2. Introduce artisans to the 'types' of homes that these potential partners live in and start to develop a way of looking at these places, spaces and opportunities in a collaborative manner.
3. Introduce to the visiting partners, a range and degree of skills that these artisans and their traditions represent and which these artisans are adapt and capable of practicing. This would be done by an exhibition of artifacts that these artisans have brought with them and which would be set up at each of the different places (depending upon the response of the partners) in Bangalore.
4. We hope to initiate a creative dialogue between the artisan, a partner, her home with a view to develop a range of possible new future artifacts for that home. This process would be facilitated by young design students who have shown interest in this method of empowering artisans in becoming equal and creative partners in imagining new artifacts for new spaces.
5. We would wish to create a situation where new artifacts would be jointly, happily and proudly owned by artisan and the partner and not by the designer.
The Process
In response to these objectives Tasqueen agreed to become the host and offered a stay at Michaelpalya of the artisans at her home similarily Chitra Viswanathan at Vidyaranyapura and Vignesh from Kormangala. The three hosts have organized visits at the homes of friends, relatives and neighbourhood
Before the artisans head for the visit we had a meeting with the artisans giving them a brief idea about the objective of this co- learning process where situations are created in which they begin to know the buyers through interactions and observations of spaces they live in.
Second year graduate students of Life Style accessory students from Nift (Vaishali, Pawan, Amrita, Abhilash, Nitin and Navin) also participated in the event. Their role was to facilitate the interaction between the artisans and the clients. Also make a note of design brief complimented by sketches, measurements of space need to be renovated and photographs.
The next three days the artisans as planned explored several kind of homes, schools, restaurants. The interaction with these craft lovers in their own homes was quite experiential for everybody. The buyers gave feedbacks on the artisans works. They showed their homes and shared the idea of their likings and preferences for their interiors. These interactions paved the way to understand their buyers. The artisans clicked photographs of the products, gave ideas for the better interiors to the people they met.
Visits at montessori schools like Alternate learning solutions, Golden Bead were great fun. Children interpreted the works of the artisans in the most deviant way. They were quite enthusiastic to touch and feel the works and asked ample of questions from the artisans on clay. They came up with various kinds of interpretations and usage and imaginations on the works of the artisans.
The artisans met with architects of JAPCON, an architectural firm, interior designers like Leena, Neelu and Monal Shah, product analyst. The meeting with this segment gave a very critical analysis of the design process we have followed so far. Their shared their experiences on the field and clients desires and aspirations, market currents. Apart from this they discussed the newer applications of the materials and design which could give a sustainable market as well as innovative thought process to the young artisans.
We visited at several kinds of homes ranging from spacious Bungalows, to compact bedroom apartments, gated communities. These visits have helped to map the lifestyle pattern prevalent in cities. Their choices in furniture, home furnishings and lifestyle accessory products where buying decision follow the parameters of aesthetics and functionality. Also the concept of ‘Ecohomes’ -reduce, reuse and recycle are the taken into serious consideration by architects and designers in modern times. This shift is bringing awareness of the advantages of clay and its applications. Artisans have been no only exposed to newer forms but latest technology used in design.
Vineeti Nigam, a resident of Kormangala was very enthusiastic about the artisans visit in her house. There was lot of scope of imagination for the artisans in her house. She led them in her house and led them free to talk about the products from Kitchenware, garden wares and lampshades. She has love for bright colors like orange and yellow. She shared the idea of having a pot which can be elevated by three stands which in itself can be decorated; the diyas can be incorporated as a design element and light source to further enhance the look.
Wrap Up Session
After three days, we had a wrap up session where all the artisans, design students, hosts, actively participated, sharing experiences and learnings like:
Babu- I liked the roofing in the homes which enables lot of natural light to come in hence saving lot of electricity during the day time. Also the homes of the people are very spacious.
Bala- I could see lot of handmade products in the homes of the people hence there is lot of scope for our work.
Manikandan- I am fascinated by the idea of the garden made both at the ground floor and on the terrace of the house.
Rijesh-I liked the usage of stone in building walls of the houses.
Sindhu- I liked the use of old utensils in brass used as decorative art pieces, planters or as basin in the houses these days. Also the idea of pebble inlay in the flooring is very exciting.
Reflections on the Bangalore event
The event has opened doors for the artisans to get exposed to urban lifestyle and a way to start knowing the user.
-The buyers have reflected on various criticisms and appreciations on the products made by the artisans which gave the idea of people’s likes and dislikes.
-The project has built a platform where they can directly talk to the buyers and discuss on the products which they aspire to buy.
-The artisans were able to see products already available in other materials in the people’s home thereby articulating on the strength and weakness of their material and how to take the understanding further.
-The idea of space and architectural pervading in urban cities which itself invites products to suit them.
-The artisans have able to come out of their cocoons and have been able to interact and communicate with new people and build relations.
-The designers have able to understand and respect the artisan’s creativity and have facilitated them to have this meaningful experience in Bangalore.
Critique
- Orientation of the artisans should have been taken into account
- The event could have reached out to more people where we could have invited them a small exhibition that could have been a good motivation to the artisans.
Artisans participated in the event: Sindhu, Shakuntala, Babu, Manikandan, Ramdas, Unnikrishnan, UnnikrishnanTP, Vijay, Bala, Mohanesh, Shashi and Rijesh.
To see the works of artisan go to http://my.opera.com/enableartisan/albums/
Shikha Agarwal
Post graduate in Ceramic and Glass Design
Diploma Project
National Institute Of Design, Ahmedabad
Ph:09377513828- Ahmedabad,09388779824- Kerala
Enableartisan - Phase 2
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:24:46 AM
]Enable artisan hosted a get together of traditional potters in S.N.Park Trichur. The prime objective of the meeting was to discuss the follow up of enable artisan project. A total of nine artisan's participated in the meeting. These are the artisans who participant in the Terracotta workshop held in Mundur from 18th April to 7th May. The various products developed by artisans were displayed with products codes and cost prices mentioned on it. Mr. Jinan started by recapping about the terracotta workshop and the objectives of the enable artisan project. He emphasized on the production of the new products in order to hold an exhibition in the month of September. To make this possible Mr. Jinan introduced an idea of creating a local society for the artisans so that it acts as a base for the artisans to move ahead. Potters agreed on the idea and provided with vital inputs such as building of a shed in one of the artisans home. "Mohanan" who hails from Palgaht took the opportunity to host the shed at his home. Mr.Jinan agreed to help with the funds to build the shed. In a small exercise Mr.Jinan asked the artisans to determine the cost price of the products comparing it with the existing cost price. The artisans more or less agreed on the same price's. Artisans with the help of Mr.Sumit and Mr.Vinith categorized the products to be produced, products were categorized in three - first category needs no changes and straight away can go into production, the second deals with fragile products which needs special attention and the third category had products which needs compulsory changes in the designs so as to make it more functional. Finally the artisans agreed to come in batches to Trichur to commence production.
On 21th June the first batch of artisans arrived in Trichur. Unnikrishnan, Ramdas, Manikantan, Sashikumar, Unnikrishnan.P were the artisans who participated. During a span of 3 days the artisans were able to make a total of 47 products.
Rijesh and VijayaKumar formed as the second batch to make a total of 22 products. Their stay for 3 days from 28th June was successful event as they were able to make products of correct shape and size with fine finishing.
About Sivadasan
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:27:53 AM
Most of us in the Enable artisan Project are now familiar with the name of Sivadassan.
He is from the potter community at Aravacode , Nilambur who has got through to IICD a prestigious design school in Jaipur. (www.iicd.ac.in/)
.This community as all of us know has come this far with the support of Kumbham murals (www.kumbham.org/) who has put his whole and sole efforts to revive the dying craft of terracotta in Nilambur and help the potter community there to supplement their income.
We can read from his own words and pictures of his home and family how they struggle to make ends meet. .His father is a potter from the Kumbhara community of Nilambur and his mother a homemaker who takes care of the three siblings and tries to supplement by selling the pots whenever she gets the time .
His involvement with Jinan’s Sensing Nature workshop (my.opera.com/jinankb) for the past 7 years has proved fruitful.
Now in his own words “My name is sivadasan.i born in a traditional pottery family.i completed my +2 course in G.M.V.H.S.S nilambur. My father's name is CHAMI.He doing pottery work in home .we are living by pottery work.my mother's name is muthu.she is house wife. Sometimes she goes to sell the pots in neighbour place.we are living from this small income.I have a sister;SHIJIMOL studying in 9th standard. I have a younger brother also,name is Sivaprakash studying in 5th standard.l am participating in 'sensing nature knowing nature' in every year. from this programme i could knew so many things”.( www.slideshare.net/jinan/sensing-nature-knowing-nature)
He is from the potter community at Aravacode , Nilambur who has got through to IICD a prestigious design school in Jaipur. (www.iicd.ac.in/)
.This community as all of us know has come this far with the support of Kumbham murals (www.kumbham.org/) who has put his whole and sole efforts to revive the dying craft of terracotta in Nilambur and help the potter community there to supplement their income.
We can read from his own words and pictures of his home and family how they struggle to make ends meet. .His father is a potter from the Kumbhara community of Nilambur and his mother a homemaker who takes care of the three siblings and tries to supplement by selling the pots whenever she gets the time .
His involvement with Jinan’s Sensing Nature workshop (my.opera.com/jinankb) for the past 7 years has proved fruitful.
Now in his own words “My name is sivadasan.i born in a traditional pottery family.i completed my +2 course in G.M.V.H.S.S nilambur. My father's name is CHAMI.He doing pottery work in home .we are living by pottery work.my mother's name is muthu.she is house wife. Sometimes she goes to sell the pots in neighbour place.we are living from this small income.I have a sister;SHIJIMOL studying in 9th standard. I have a younger brother also,name is Sivaprakash studying in 5th standard.l am participating in 'sensing nature knowing nature' in every year. from this programme i could knew so many things”.( www.slideshare.net/jinan/sensing-nature-knowing-nature)
Do nothing no-method
Monday, May 11, 2009 12:09:52 PM
Terracotta design workshop
Shikha, NID Pg Diploma Final year
A 20 day workshop in terracotta was conducted jointly by Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam Integrated Rural Technology Centre, Palakkad. The workshop was headed by Mr.Jinan, twenty five porters from different parts of Kerala participated in the workshop. The workshop was more of process oriented rather than product oriented. The porters as well we underwent a process of self learning where there was no method no terminologies of design to confuse. But just a simple approach that is to inculcate the habit of seeing things around oneself. And be present in our presence, this being the main crux of the workshop.
The process began with observing and collecting objects from nature and then drawing, the intention was to make them observant of the forms in nature as it being the only source book in which creativity resides.
Not being habituated of drawing still to my surprise they were able to extract the essence of the form beautifully. After the first warm-up the second phase was texture exploration were the porters were asked to get the textures in nature on clay slab. The exercise paves the way for deriving various kinds of surfaces while dealing with the forms ahead.
Having undergone the initial stage of process they were slowly led into the next phase which is product development. On the first day with clay they were set free to make whatever they desire on a condition that it should be a repetition of their past work. The products spelled out, were quite similar to their set thinking. Here nature becomes the biggest source for inspiration and has opened countless possibilities of deriving products by merely observing things around. A leaf has turned into a lampshade, seed into a card holder or a pen-stand. A fruit into a pickle jar etc. The whole vocabulary of forms started generating in the process and how by a single element innumerable products can evolve. The seed of the relation between the form and function started growing in the minds of the porters. By trial and error and regular feedback from us they were able to take directions for further work.
Here the role of the designer was to drive them ahead in whatever directions they were taking . We were creating situations for them rather than spoon feeding with our designs. As the aim was to make them realize that they are self sufficient in creating beautiful products and should not be dependent on a designer for a design. Its just that one needs to be attentive to whatever situation he\she is in.
In the process we had to discuss on the possibilities of design as they do not understand the high end user taste and preferences as we do. But this should not take the ownership of design from them. If that happens then again they will become mere puppets.
While undergoing the process right from the word go it was very difficult to let things happen on their own . I was more concerned with the finishing , form etc. petty issues and was unable to connect with their sensibilities and understanding rather imposing my understanding on them. But with the course of time I realized process is prior to the product or rather understanding artisan is prior to the design. One has to be extremely patient and sensitive to the artisans and should motivate them instead of cribbing. I was overwhelmed by their level of dedication and involvement with the work that has really made me think the innumerable possibilities in clay. It is from these artisans I have learned true commitment and humility in work.
The process have several times made me introspect myself
When to seep in and when to draw out?
I realized the intervention depends on which stage of learning artisan is. In the beginning asthey were unaware of the process frequent discussions on form and function was needed and how one can extract from nature. Once they start deriving on their own the designer should draw out accordingly. The designer has to be extremely conscious of the artisans work , their strengths and weaknesses and accordingly deal with the individuals.
How they can grasp the language of design so soon without any formal education?
The answer has come only when I am writing the paper they have something which we do not have i.e. humility and innocence.
We are so engrossed in terminologies like technology, complexity and technicalities of design that in the process the most fundamental aspect is unseen that is simplicity.
An artisan is always rooted to his surroundings and senses are awakened. There intimate relation with the nature is the only reason of generation of beautiful motifs and designs which speaks highly of their culture and lifestyle unlike our work
Mr. Jinan has been able to unravel this essential aspect of craft and is trying to create situations where the artisans can sow their observation in design.
Apart from letting things go on their command still there was dependency as they lack the confidence of what they should make which will sell. They know there is a market but it is something which they don’t understand. It is because of this reason that they are depending on designers for design. If efforts are put in to expose the artisans to the market know how and user taste that will help them to come out of their cocoon and make a sustainable hold in the market.
The workshop has ensured a very healthy collaborative learning between us and artisans where we mutually have benefited . Here there was no hierarchy but we all shared the same platform as ‘learners’.
Enable Artisan Get Together..!!
Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:33:11 AM
Kumbham has hosted a 2 day gathering of art and handicraft enthusiasts from all over the country in Aruvacode in Nilambur. The meeting was basically to address the various issues faces by the craftspeople in the country who are struggling for not only their sustainability and existence but also to retain the tradition they have been blessed with from generations.
People from various work areas have participated in the gathering. Activists, teachers, students, natural scientists, architects designers, engineers from many corners of the country have participated with a common stand and passion for the traditional crafts.
The event began with 3 exhibitions held displaying the works done by children of various age groups during their summer vacation in the “Sensing nature and Knowing Nature “workshop, Works of the children done in their free time, and various clay products made at Kumbham were also displayed. The Objectives and Goals of Enable Artisan Project has also been displayed which formed a different exhibition altogether.
Amidst the friendly talks and traditional Kerala cuisine Mr. Jinan, has put forth his ideas about the Enable Artisan Project. He has envisaged it in such a way that not only the young potters would get benefited by it but all the collaborators who would join this project will be able to get the joy of preserving the tradition of the country. It would be a community act rather than an individual contribution.
This project aims at giving the traditional potters a platform to take forward their skills with sheer dignity and as a meaningful means of livelihood. The potters will have an exposure to the urban population to understand the modern ways of marketing, development of new designs, and understand various types of customer needs. They would also learn modern ways of communication and marketing through internet. They would also be exposed to skills such as accounting and functional usage of computer. This will be an easy way to communicate and develop their potential clients.
At the end of two years as the last stage of the project, we would help the artisans to set up their own production centers at their respective villages. They would become an example for the entire village.
This project would need 29lakhs for its working, Mr. Jinan has predicted it in such a way that it will be a mass effort hence, he said that the best way of funding is to get money from 3000 people rather than one person or organization contributing the whole amount. This is a unique experiment which will form a blueprint for various other crafts.
This session was concluded with many suggestions and ideas from experienced brains and young minds with equal enthusiasm.
People from various work areas have participated in the gathering. Activists, teachers, students, natural scientists, architects designers, engineers from many corners of the country have participated with a common stand and passion for the traditional crafts.
The event began with 3 exhibitions held displaying the works done by children of various age groups during their summer vacation in the “Sensing nature and Knowing Nature “workshop, Works of the children done in their free time, and various clay products made at Kumbham were also displayed. The Objectives and Goals of Enable Artisan Project has also been displayed which formed a different exhibition altogether.
Amidst the friendly talks and traditional Kerala cuisine Mr. Jinan, has put forth his ideas about the Enable Artisan Project. He has envisaged it in such a way that not only the young potters would get benefited by it but all the collaborators who would join this project will be able to get the joy of preserving the tradition of the country. It would be a community act rather than an individual contribution.
This project aims at giving the traditional potters a platform to take forward their skills with sheer dignity and as a meaningful means of livelihood. The potters will have an exposure to the urban population to understand the modern ways of marketing, development of new designs, and understand various types of customer needs. They would also learn modern ways of communication and marketing through internet. They would also be exposed to skills such as accounting and functional usage of computer. This will be an easy way to communicate and develop their potential clients.
At the end of two years as the last stage of the project, we would help the artisans to set up their own production centers at their respective villages. They would become an example for the entire village.
This project would need 29lakhs for its working, Mr. Jinan has predicted it in such a way that it will be a mass effort hence, he said that the best way of funding is to get money from 3000 people rather than one person or organization contributing the whole amount. This is a unique experiment which will form a blueprint for various other crafts.
This session was concluded with many suggestions and ideas from experienced brains and young minds with equal enthusiasm.
Invitation For a Get Together..!!
Friday, August 8, 2008 10:46:26 AM
Hello Friends, We are inviting you to a 2 day get together during the Onam festival, i.e. 13th and 14th of September, to Aruvacode, Nilambur, the spiritual center of Enable Artisan Project.
Kumbham began 15 years ago in this village. This has provided many learning about how to take forward the craft.
Three initiatives have begun based on this experience.
Enable Artisan is an attempt to work with young potters around the country. Rural design school is a micro level experiment to work with the children of the artisan community in Nilambur. Center for craft in Architecture is an attempt to sensitize the architects to the necessity of including the artisans in their consciousness.
We would like to avail this opportunity to connect friends from different places who have been collaborating and supporting in all these attempts. This is of course a very informal get together. I am sure that you would like to see children’s work and new experiments happening in Kumbham itself. 3- 4 sessions are planned so that introduction of the guests and various initiatives and discussions on them could happen. Your suggestions are welcome.
As per Dinesh’s suggestion, guests would be hosted by various potter families in the village, providing them breakfast and dinner while we could have a common lunch.
The other option is to accommodate the guests in nearby hotels which are just a kilometer away and would charge Rs. 500/- per day approximately.
Those who opt to stay with the potter families, would need to pay Rs.750/- for the whole duration which will help them to make the necessary arrangements. We need to know this well in advance.
In case you plan to come by train, bookings need to be done immediately. The nearest stations are:
Palakkad - for those coming from the North.
Thrissur, Shoranur – for those coming from South.
Calicut - if you opt to come through the Konkan route.
Nilambur is about 2-3 hours from these stations by bus. There are trains to
Nilambur 5-6 times a day from Shoranur.
Nearest airport is Calicut, which is 40Km. from Nilambur.
Direct overnight bus facility is also available from Bangalore to Nilambur.
Aruvacode is 1Km away from Nilambur with a number of autorikshaws available.
Do confirm your visit so that we can make the necessary arrangements. As of now, Bapoo Row, Narasimham, Nagarjuna, etc are coming from Hyderabad by road.
Shashikala from Chennai, Purnima from Delhi, Dinesh, Gopi, etc from Bangalore have also confirmed their visit.
Awaiting your reply and your visit.
Kumbham began 15 years ago in this village. This has provided many learning about how to take forward the craft.
Three initiatives have begun based on this experience.
Enable Artisan is an attempt to work with young potters around the country. Rural design school is a micro level experiment to work with the children of the artisan community in Nilambur. Center for craft in Architecture is an attempt to sensitize the architects to the necessity of including the artisans in their consciousness.
We would like to avail this opportunity to connect friends from different places who have been collaborating and supporting in all these attempts. This is of course a very informal get together. I am sure that you would like to see children’s work and new experiments happening in Kumbham itself. 3- 4 sessions are planned so that introduction of the guests and various initiatives and discussions on them could happen. Your suggestions are welcome.
As per Dinesh’s suggestion, guests would be hosted by various potter families in the village, providing them breakfast and dinner while we could have a common lunch.
The other option is to accommodate the guests in nearby hotels which are just a kilometer away and would charge Rs. 500/- per day approximately.
Those who opt to stay with the potter families, would need to pay Rs.750/- for the whole duration which will help them to make the necessary arrangements. We need to know this well in advance.
In case you plan to come by train, bookings need to be done immediately. The nearest stations are:
Palakkad - for those coming from the North.
Thrissur, Shoranur – for those coming from South.
Calicut - if you opt to come through the Konkan route.
Nilambur is about 2-3 hours from these stations by bus. There are trains to
Nilambur 5-6 times a day from Shoranur.
Nearest airport is Calicut, which is 40Km. from Nilambur.
Direct overnight bus facility is also available from Bangalore to Nilambur.
Aruvacode is 1Km away from Nilambur with a number of autorikshaws available.
Do confirm your visit so that we can make the necessary arrangements. As of now, Bapoo Row, Narasimham, Nagarjuna, etc are coming from Hyderabad by road.
Shashikala from Chennai, Purnima from Delhi, Dinesh, Gopi, etc from Bangalore have also confirmed their visit.
Awaiting your reply and your visit.
Equipping the artisan communities to meet the challenges of globalization
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:03:02 PM
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Summary
This is a two year project designed for enabling the artisan’s children to take forward their skills as a viable livelihood option by equipping them with necessary skills- entrepreneurship, communication, designing ability, functional computer and accounting ability etc and also providing them with few basic tools and equipments and linking them with relevant players. The cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs 30,000,00 and for the infrastructural facilities Rs 13,000,00.
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Summary
This is a two year project designed for enabling the artisan’s children to take forward their skills as a viable livelihood option by equipping them with necessary skills- entrepreneurship, communication, designing ability, functional computer and accounting ability etc and also providing them with few basic tools and equipments and linking them with relevant players. The cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs 30,000,00 and for the infrastructural facilities Rs 13,000,00.
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Traditional craft making
cognition
Children
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