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Look at no less than masterpieces

The header image above is composed of three masterpieces-The image to the extreme left is just a canvas or a ploy to arrest the onlooker carved by Smt.Bhabhi Mahato, Village Puruliya, 20th Shodhyatra conducted by SRISTI in West Bengal. The central image is a 3 dimensional design carved by a woman in Bhagpat,18th Shodhyatra, Western UttarPradesh.

Artist of the week

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  Name of the craftsman- UnniKrishna Pakaanar
  Name of the organization- The Creator
  Address- Folklore and contemporary concepts, Kottanellur P.O.; Thrissur district,Kerala-680672
  Contact- +91-9495 637 737 , 9048529921
  Email- pakkanar@gmail.com


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This group of artists make crafts using bamboo.They made all the musical instruments with bamboo.The creator says "Music has it's origin from nature.The mother earth fosters,We imitate. But now the art and culture stand against surroundings,Hence we have to develope art forms which are eco-friendly.Folk art did this purpose. So too "MULA PAADUM RAVU"(Indian folklore fusion). The Bamboo music, most of the instruments are not bio-degradable.But ours are own environment friendly.Bamboo and reed influence micro climate.They and their products ;are shade, shelter and feeder.We give training in Bamboo crafts and also promote thier sales."

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Recent upcoming Events.....

Culturally alive India is an initiative which largely depends on community support and help...
We have an upcoming event called.."Quest for the best scout"
For details keep visiting our site....

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An initiative by SRISTI

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This would be a fruitless endeavor without the support from our people, that is you all and the artists community.We request you all to capture such talented but unknown performers in your videos and photos with their contact details and put them on this site.

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India does host amazing street artists...Look at this one-He plays the traditional instrument Santar
Artist-Kanaji Barot
Contact-Bhuj,Gujrat

Enjoy the variety

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Baul Music

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This is an amazing piece of baul music played by the villagers of Bengal.Bauls are traditional songs of Bengal.This musical was recorded during a shodhyatra conducted by SRISTI


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Art On Wall in Japatiya Village.(Date: 29/05/2009)
Artist Name: Pratapbhai Dhirabhai Lakhara
Address: Mu.Po. Japatiya, Ta. Devagadh Bariya, Dist. Dahod, State: Gujarat, Country: India.