Virasat Karigar Haat: Pune’s 5-Day Celebration of Traditional Art, Craft, and Textiles
Virasat Karigar Haat: Pune’s 5-Day Celebration of Traditional Art, Craft, and Textiles(Representative Image)
Pune is set to witness a vibrant celebration of traditional art, craft, and textiles at the upcoming Virasat Karigar Haat. This five-day bazaar, featuring 30 master artisans, including two Padma awardees and a UNESCO awardee, will take place at Monalisa Kalagram, Koregaon Park, from January 30 to February 3.
The event will bring together a diverse collection of artistry from states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Assam. The artisans, all recognized by the Government of India, are national award winners who have honed their crafts over generations.
What Bazaar has to offer:
The 5-day bazaar at Monalisa Kalagram has many traditional things to offer. The traditional art, paintings, crafts, and textiles will be displayed directly by the artisans. Block paintings, kalamkari art, Phad paintings, and many other traditional art forms will be the attraction. It will be an excellent opportunity to interact with the artisans and have an insight into our traditional art forms.
Unique opportunity to interact with renowned artisans:
What makes Virasat Karigar Haat truly special is that the artisans have planned and self-funded this initiative. Each artisan will personally present and sell their creations, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to interact with renowned craftspeople and learn about their time-honored techniques.
Phad Painting artist Prakash Joshi on preserving traditional art:
Phad painting artist Prakash Joshi, a UNESCO award recipient, emphasized the importance of events like Virasat Karigar Haat in sharing their stories and connecting directly with people who value traditional art. “Phad painting has been in my family for generations, and it is a privilege to bring this heritage to Pune.”
National Award-winning artist Santosh Kumar on preserving cultural heritage:
Santosh Kumar, a national award-winning artist from the Sanganer block printing tradition, highlighted the significance of the occasion in celebrating the richness of Indian craftsmanship and extending support to artisans who have dedicated their lives to preserving our cultural heritage.
The event at Virasat Karigar Haat will be inaugurated by filmmakers Gauri Shinde and R Balki, while there will be a live performance by folk singer Mooralal Marwada.
