The British Museum has officially commissioned a Pune-based research team to document the rapidly disappearing craft of houseboat construction in Kashmir, providing a lifeline to a tradition currently stifled by decades of strict government regulations. This initiative, launched this year, aims to archive the intricate skills, specialized tools, and cultural heritage of the last remaining…
The British Museum has officially commissioned a research project led by a Pune-based team to document the traditional construction techniques of Kashmir’s iconic houseboats, a craft currently facing extinction due to decades of government-imposed building bans. As the unique floating homes of Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake slowly deteriorate, researchers are racing against time to…
Revitalizing Traditional Artisanship In a significant move to integrate ancestral craftsmanship into the modern domestic sphere, the ‘Anvaya’ exhibition opened this week at Amethyst in Chennai. Organized by Aabharnam, the showcase features 18 master artisans from across India, presenting a curated collection of heritage textiles, hand-forged kitchenware, and functional home objects designed for contemporary living….
