Delhi | 18.05.2019 | 10:30 am ~ 12:30 pm

Celebrating International Museum Day - Wooden Traditions of India at the Crafts Museum

About the walk

The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, popularly known as Crafts Museum, was established in 1956 by the freedom fighter Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. The museum is situated in Pragati Maidan, opposite the Purana Qila, inside a beautiful complex that was designed by renowned architect Charles Correa. This museum is known for housing traditional handicrafts and handlooms, collected from different states of India. The museum's Bhuta Sculpture Gallery contains sculptures of wood by communities from Coastal Karnataka, while the Courtly Craft Gallery has objects of wood especially made for nobility and used for decorative purpose. Another three galleries have a varied collection of paintings, sculptures and textiles.

Since time immemorial, wood has been a diverse mediumused in a variety of ways by the people of India, The tradition of wood carving has existed in India for thousands of years. A number of folk forms in woodwork have developed all over the country, with skills and techniques differing from place to place.

In this heritage walk, we will learn about the unique techniques used by local craftsmen and the products they create. The walk will also focus on the local demands of their products, with hands-on experiences and live interactions with the craftsmen present in the museum. As part of this museum walk, children, based on their age group, shall either interact with wooden exhibits to understand their special features (912 years) or sketch their favourite wooden object in the museum (1318 years).


This guided tour is specially curated for children from Sahpathi. 

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
10:15 am

About the walk

The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, popularly known as Crafts Museum, was established in 1956 by the freedom fighter Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. The museum is situated in Pragati Maidan, opposite the Purana Qila, inside a beautiful complex that was designed by renowned architect Charles Correa. This museum is known for housing traditional handicrafts and handlooms, collected from different states of India. The museum's Bhuta Sculpture Gallery contains sculptures of wood by communities from Coastal Karnataka, while the Courtly Craft Gallery has objects of wood especially made for nobility and used for decorative purpose. Another three galleries have a varied collection of paintings, sculptures and textiles.

Since time immemorial, wood has been a diverse mediumused in a variety of ways by the people of India, The tradition of wood carving has existed in India for thousands of years. A number of folk forms in woodwork have developed all over the country, with skills and techniques differing from place to place.

In this heritage walk, we will learn about the unique techniques used by local craftsmen and the products they create. The walk will also focus on the local demands of their products, with hands-on experiences and live interactions with the craftsmen present in the museum. As part of this museum walk, children, based on their age group, shall either interact with wooden exhibits to understand their special features (912 years) or sketch their favourite wooden object in the museum (1318 years).


This guided tour is specially curated for children from Sahpathi. 

Led By

Shashank Gupta
Shashank Gupta is graduated in History, from Jamia Millia Islamia and currently pursuing Master’s degree in Medieval History from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Shashank hails from Khurja in Uttar Pradesh, known for its rich art and craft culture. He is an enthusiastic and active individual who is highly motivated about learning and understanding and is always looking forward to unravel the mysteries of the past through heritage walks and research in the field of history.

Meeting Time

10:15 AM

Meeting point

Reception, Crafts museum

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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  • Parking facilities available outside the museum.