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Women artisans display work at Shilpkala Utsav

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

The exhibition, organised by All India Women's Conference, is aimed at reviving traditional crafts and empowering women artistes.

"Our goal is to empower women from small towns who are in their middle ages and are shy to attend education, but they are talented. This exhibition gives them a proper platform to showcase their talent," said Bina Jain, President, All India Womens' Conference.

The exhibition, which began on a trial basis with just 25 women 12-years ago, has now expanded to every state in the country.

It highlights the revival of traditional arts like Kalamkari, narrative Patashilpa, Thew jewellery, lacquered wooden toys, blue pottery etc.

 

The artisans are happy with the kind of exposure they are getting.

Jaba Chitrakar has been coming every year for the last twenty years to display her art form called 'Patashilpa'.

"This is art form is four to five century's old and the paintings are a pictorial depiction of stories, both old and new. Another interesting aspect the paintings is that they are made from vegetable paints," said Jaba.

  

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First Published: Nov 05 2012 | 3:25 PM IST

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