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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.
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The
Institution is directly aided by Khadi and Village Industries
Commission, Mumbai.
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Village Industries / Handicrafts
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Mirror & Embroidery
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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.
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Kendra is working with eight lambani villages. The information
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Name of the Thanda
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Address of the Thanda
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No. of artisans
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| 1 |
Susheelanagar |
Sandur Taluk, Bellary District, |
76 |
| 2 |
Mariyamanahalli |
Hospet Taluk, Bellary District |
60 |
| 3 |
Dungavathi &
Beethayan Thanda |
Huvina Hadagali Taluk,
Bellary Dist |
56 |
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Kaddirampura |
Hospet Taluk, Bellary District |
28 |
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Kogali |
Hagaribommanahalli Taluk,
Bellary District |
30 |
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Anekal |
Hagaribommanahalli Taluk,
Bellary District |
20 |
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Gunda |
Hospet Taluk, Bellary District |
10 |
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Bandebasapur |
Kudligi Taluk, Bellary District |
20 |
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8 Thandas |
300 |
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| Karnataka
Kasuti |
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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. |
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Cane & Bamboo
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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.
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Stone and Wood carving
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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.
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| Students Project |
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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.
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Students
from National Institute of Fashion Technology,New Delhi &
Shristi School of Design, Bangalore have visited & developed
new products |
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