Niyogi Books and
Avid Learning present a riveting online panel discussion on the
sustainable handicrafts heritage of India with leading crafts practitioners, art researchers and authors.
Nature has been one of the biggest influences on India’s inherently sustainable crafts heritage. To celebrate the newly launched book 'The Shoemaker’s Stitch: Mochi Embroideries of Gujarat in the TAPI Collection’, this discussion will examine the sustainable practices in the Indian crafts sector, explore the potential of indigenous handicrafts to support local artisans and contribute to the Indian cultural economy, as well as, illustrate some of the best practices and the future of these eco-friendly art forms in the country.
Tune in to explore the symbiosis of India’s craft heritage, its indigenous artisans and the environment!