Cotton Khadi Production and Sales

The institution is directly aided by Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Mumbai and has been involved with Khadi activity for several years.

Besides employing 150 women to spinn Khadi yarn on Ambara Charaka, the institution has also 20 looms and produces well woven fabrics such as Lungi,Dhoti and Fabrics.

The Institution is directly aided by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Mumbai.
 

Village Industries / Handicrafts

Mirror & Embroidery









The institution is working with "Lambanies", elsewhere known as "Banjaras", who originally came from Marwar. The 'Lambani' women wear very colourful dresses and ornaments that are quite unique and striking. The lambani women practice a unique mirror and embroidery craft, which they mostly use for making their own traditional dresses.

Reflection in cloth
The traditional costume of the Lambadi woman glitters with small pieces of mirror, coins and costume jewellery. Using intricate methods of embroidery, these are affixed to cloth, which is made into dresses, bags, pillow cases, wall hangings, table mats etc.

Poetry with a needle
A unique facet of the costume of the Lambadi woman is its elaborate embroidery. This is usually combined with mirror work to produce the glitter and colour that are integral parts of the Lambadi costume. Exquisite purses, dresses, bed spreads and wall hangings are made with intricate needlework. These articles come from the experienced and deft hands of traditional craft women.

It is the object of the Kendra to promote this skill of the Lambadi women not only to preserve this art but to be a means of supplementing their family income. Designs and facility are provided at the Kendra where the Lanbadi women from the near by villages come to the Kendra to practice their traditional crafts for production of various articles. They are paid on piece rate wages. They are also given Provident Fund, Bonus and subsidized ration benefit.

The Kendra is working with eight lambani villages. The information is furnished here below.

Sl No.
Name of the Thanda
Address of the Thanda
No. of artisans
1 Susheelanagar Sandur Taluk, Bellary District, 76
2 Mariyamanahalli Hospet Taluk, Bellary District 60
3 Dungavathi &
Beethayan Thanda
Huvina Hadagali Taluk,
Bellary Dist
56
4 Kaddirampura Hospet Taluk, Bellary District 28
5 Kogali Hagaribommanahalli Taluk,
Bellary District
30
6 Anekal Hagaribommanahalli Taluk,
Bellary District
20
7 Gunda Hospet Taluk, Bellary District 10
8 Bandebasapur Kudligi Taluk, Bellary District 20
Total 8 Thandas 300
Karnataka Kasuti
We have trained about 150 women in Karnataka Kasuti craft an age old embroidery mainly practiced in Northern Karnataka in Kanahosalli area in Bellary District. It is unique embroidery where the mirror image of motifs can be seen on the fabric. It is mainly done on cotton/polyester/silk sarees and women wear.
Cane & Bamboo

This is very old craft prevalent in many places. it is the traditional craft of the Medar Community.

Utilizing cane for strength:
The lightness and strength of cane makes it an ideal material for many utility articles. Baskets, chairs, tables, lampshades and many other items are fashioned out of cane and bamboo. Woven and joined wit cane strips, these articles are durable and long lasting, yet easily portable.

Stone and Wood carving

Vishnu idol

Sculpting stone into divinities:

The rich cultural tapestry of India can be seen in the delineation of the Gods and Goddesses. The stone carving are not just physical representations of the deities, but also reflect their inner personalities and expressions of serenity and joy. Garden pieces, panels and motifs are also part of the repertoire of the sculptors.

The Kendra has been fortunate to have received services of the well known Master Sculptor, Padmashri Vadiraj. His disciples are continuing the good work.

Students Project

The students of National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi and Bangalore and Shristi School of Design, Bangalore are regular visitors to the Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra and found to be in a ideal place for their vocational training and project works.

Students from National Institute of Fashion Technology,New Delhi & Shristi School of Design, Bangalore have visited & developed new products
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