An Institute of Education for Traditional Artisans Somaiya

An Institute of Education for Traditional ArtisansSomaiya Kala Vidya E-News November 2016

Somaiya Kala Vidya is an institution for traditional artisans of Kutch, India. Combining over

Vidyavihar with eight years of design education for artisans, it offers sustained, coherent programs in design and business t

effective, relevant and practical education. SKV honors and incorporates existing trad

faculty includes national and international educators. SKV outreach offers workshops to the world and courses in craft tradit

taught by artisan designers. Artisan-to-Artisan programs demonstrate the impor

awareness and motivation to build a movement of Design Craft

EDUCATION FOR ARTISANS

DESIGN FOR ARTISANS COURSE 2016

Education for artisans is SKV's reason for being. In August 2016, students of the core

Design course completed their fifth of six courses,

Taking the homework from their Concept course, they developed collections for th

exhibition to be held in Ahmedabad, November 2016. This demanding course was taught

ably by veteran Visiting Faculty member Shweta

Laxmi Puvar and Dayalal

basics of stitching and pattern making. Design graduates Sajnuben

Rama taught hand finishing. Students from M.S. University Baroda teamed up with the

SKV students to create sustainable, production friendly products. This is t

after SKV and MSU signed an MOU to work together. The final presentations demonstrated, as always, a seamless blending of

professionalism and fun.

The course culminated in a final presentation

for family as well as internal jury members.

Mothers and children as well as fathers and

brothers listened intently to learn what the

students had learned all year. Some family

members gave heartfelt testimonials about

the input the students had enjoyed. The best

part was children asking questions. Mateen

Khatri, aged 14, asked Muktar how he came

up with his colours for his collection? And wanted Juned to explain the meaning of the wooden ship he had used as a prop.

We can't wait to have Mateen in our course…

An Institute of Education for Traditional Artisans

Somaiya Kala Vidya is an institution for traditional artisans of Kutch, India. Combining over fifty years' experience of Somaiya

Vidyavihar with eight years of design education for artisans, it offers sustained, coherent programs in design and business t

effective, relevant and practical education. SKV honors and incorporates existing traditions. Its advisors are Master Artisans. Its

faculty includes national and international educators. SKV outreach offers workshops to the world and courses in craft tradit

Artisan programs demonstrate the importance of education for artisans, and generate

awareness and motivation to build a movement of Design Craft.

DESIGN FOR ARTISANS COURSE 2016


Design course completed their fifth of six courses, Finishing, Collection Development

Taking the homework from their Concept course, they developed collections for th


ably by veteran Visiting Faculty member Shweta Dhariwal, assisted by our SKV faculty,

Puvar and Dayalal Kudecha. In addition, Pattern Master Virendra

basics of stitching and pattern making. Design graduates Sajnuben


SKV students to create sustainable, production friendly products. This is t


The students completed their final course,

Merchandising, Presentation

Harshada Patil, with a Masters' degree from the

Glasgow School of Art, taught the course as if she

had done it for years. Each student created a brand

identity and a logo, and they all learned to

maximize the value of their collections through

photography, display and


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fifty years' experience of Somaiya

Vidyavihar with eight years of design education for artisans, it offers sustained, coherent programs in design and business to provide

itions. Its advisors are Master Artisans. Its

faculty includes national and international educators. SKV outreach offers workshops to the world and courses in craft traditions

tance of education for artisans, and generate


Finishing, Collection Development.

Taking the homework from their Concept course, they developed collections for their


Dhariwal, assisted by our SKV faculty,

Kudecha. In addition, Pattern Master Virendra Vegad taught the

basics of stitching and pattern making. Design graduates Sajnuben Pachan and Kuverben


SKV students to create sustainable, production friendly products. This is the first MSU team


The students completed their final course,

Merchandising, Presentation, in September.

Patil, with a Masters' degree from the

Glasgow School of Art, taught the course as if she

had done it for years. Each student created a brand

identity and a logo, and they all learned to

maximize the value of their collections through

, display and verbal presentation.


The final Design Jury immed

Aditi Ranjan, Faculty

and senior designer at the international firm Dosa, Purnima

Council, and

the students' work carefully. They offered advice on the collections in preparation for the

students' show in Ahmedabad in November. Feedback varied, reflecting the range of tas

even among connoisseurs. As we gathered in the dusk of the second day for a wrap

was clear that craft experts want something new and yet prefer the traditional: defining the

challenge of SKV! Design has no formula, the jury told the students.

Overall, they were highly impressed with the hard work and high achievements of our young artisan designers.

The students appreciated every minute of a taste of the excellence of education at IRMA.

BMA 2016

Meanwhile, the second class of Business and Management for Artisans completed courses 2 through 4. This year, there is the se

that we could be taking a small but significant step toward changing the way we understand craft businesses. An important group of

SKV supporters believes that craft cannot fit in the conventional business mold. The alternative, we need to develop. Our adv

Master artisans who have known a more traditional era, guide us. "Don't calculate the customer out of the business," they warn.

Craft is human; craft is personal. Work-life balance is not peripheral but at the business core.

This year Bishakha Shome taught

study of the House of Dior, and we all watched the film

exciting direction.The artisan students intently and cheerfully plowed throu

charts, productivity, and material management. They studied layouts and locations, and learned negotiation.

English and computer faculty Sandeep

examining their present and future businesses, the stu

selected a venue, thinking of positioning. When asked t

customers to ask, 'When is your next sh

The final Design Jury immediately followed the sixth course. On 17

Ranjan, Faculty emeritus of the National Institute of Design, Mona Shah,

and senior designer at the international firm Dosa, Purnima Rai, member Delhi Crafts

Council, and Vaishali Bahel, Category Head- Garment Accessories,


students' show in Ahmedabad in November. Feedback varied, reflecting the range of tas

even among connoisseurs. As we gathered in the dusk of the second day for a wrap



verall, they were highly impressed with the hard work and high achievements of our young artisan designers.

One week later, the Design students attended

production management workshop with senior

Institute of Rural Management Professor Hitesh

Bhatt. The medium is the message. Hiteshbhai's

superb time management said it all. He gave them

a compressed class on costing, time, materials and

inventory management and

work-life balance, in preparation for the

Ahmedabad show.

s appreciated every minute of a taste of the excellence of education at IRMA.

Meanwhile, the second class of Business and Management for Artisans completed courses 2 through 4. This year, there is the se

significant step toward changing the way we understand craft businesses. An important group of

SKV supporters believes that craft cannot fit in the conventional business mold. The alternative, we need to develop. Our adv

wn a more traditional era, guide us. "Don't calculate the customer out of the business," they warn.

life balance is not peripheral but at the business core.

Shome taught Operations and Production Management.She began the course with a case

study of the House of Dior, and we all watched the film Dior and I. Traditional craft as couture?

exciting direction.The artisan students intently and cheerfully plowed through organizational charts, process flow


English and computer faculty Sandeep Issrani tuned his course to complement production management. After

mining their present and future businesses, the students began planning their exhibition in December. They

selected a venue, thinking of positioning. When asked their goals for their final show,

customers to ask, 'When is your next show?'"!! It's not only about money.

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On 17-18 September 2016,

emeritus of the National Institute of Design, Mona Shah, NID graduate

Rai, member Delhi Crafts

Garment Accessories, Fabindia reviewed each of


students' show in Ahmedabad in November. Feedback varied, reflecting the range of taste,

even among connoisseurs. As we gathered in the dusk of the second day for a wrap-up, it



verall, they were highly impressed with the hard work and high achievements of our young artisan designers.

One week later, the Design students attended a

production management workshop with senior

Institute of Rural Management Professor Hitesh

he medium is the message. Hiteshbhai's

superb time management said it all. He gave them

a compressed class on costing, time, materials and

inventory management and- by popular request-

life balance, in preparation for the

Meanwhile, the second class of Business and Management for Artisans completed courses 2 through 4. This year, there is the sense

significant step toward changing the way we understand craft businesses. An important group of

SKV supporters believes that craft cannot fit in the conventional business mold. The alternative, we need to develop. Our advisors,

wn a more traditional era, guide us. "Don't calculate the customer out of the business," they warn.

She began the course with a case

Traditional craft as couture? A new and

gh organizational charts, process flow


Issrani tuned his course to complement production management. After

exhibition in December. They

heir goals for their final show, they said, "We want

amazed to realize that the estimates he had informally mentioned, when projected to a month’s scale, tallied perfectly in a P

Loss statement. The students developed their own set of statements for their forthcoming exhibition in Delhi.

"This was fun-- not like the juries we had at our design institute," reflected Hiteshbhai.

We believe that learning should be uplifting!

The final BMA course before the exhibition, Sales and Marketing

August by veteran faculty and entrepreneur Shwetha

perfecting a sales pitch, for students' own and classmates' work. The students

heard presentations on marketing strategy and positioning from Ruth Clifford on

craft in the UK, Aakib Khatri on his own work, and other

They created their personal and group marketing strategies. And they planned for

their final show. Get ready for a super show in Delhi, December 1

As the Bagalkot weavers were learning Presentation

Faradi to Lucknow team met in Lucknow to begin this year's collection. With a little help from our friends, Laxmi and Tulsi

cutting some stylish new patterns. We then ventured out to the barely known Government Museum. The ef

Except, of course, in course 3: Money Management!

year, Devika Krishnan, a dynamic entrepreneur with

experience in design, craft and business, taught the

session.Devika taught the complexities of money

management as practically as possible, beginning with the

concept that business health depends on

liabilities. A simple cash flow statement helped the

students realize how much cash they dealt with. After

learning three financial statements, the students

interviewed the local ration store owner. They were

amazed to realize that the estimates he had informally mentioned, when projected to a month’s scale, tallied perfectly in a P

e students developed their own set of statements for their forthcoming exhibition in Delhi.

This year, SKV initiated an Internal Jury for the BMA course. Each

student creates a new collection to produce and market at an exhibition

in December, and works with a mentor in developing samples. We

called the mentors and Collection Coordinator Lokesh

samples for final feedback before the collections go into

production.Hitesh Rawat, Meher Seth and Lokesh

students at SKV. Mona Shah had met with Purshottambhai earlier, and

Swasti Singh Ghai was unable to attend. Everyone learned from the full

day session.

not like the juries we had at our design institute," reflected Hiteshbhai.

Sales and Marketing, was taught in

August by veteran faculty and entrepreneur Shwetha Shettar. She began with

perfecting a sales pitch, for students' own and classmates' work. The students

heard presentations on marketing strategy and positioning from Ruth Clifford on

Khatri on his own work, and others.

They created their personal and group marketing strategies. And they planned for

their final show. Get ready for a super show in Delhi, December 1-4.

OUTREACH

Artisan-to-Artisan outreach programs share the benefits of artisan

education and begin to practically scale the Design Craft movement.

Artisan Designer graduates work with artisans in less exposed areas

a sort of kick-start to demonstrate that innovation in traditions, and

design education can be beneficial. The programs culminate in an

exhibition sale. Thus, all participants earn through sale of the products

developed.

Presentation, the fourth of our compressed design courses, with Geeta

Faradi to Lucknow team met in Lucknow to begin this year's collection. With a little help from our friends, Laxmi and Tulsi

cutting some stylish new patterns. We then ventured out to the barely known Government Museum. The ef

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3: Money Management! This

Krishnan, a dynamic entrepreneur with

experience in design, craft and business, taught the

Devika taught the complexities of money

management as practically as possible, beginning with the

depends on assets and

liabilities. A simple cash flow statement helped the

how much cash they dealt with. After

learning three financial statements, the students

interviewed the local ration store owner. They were

amazed to realize that the estimates he had informally mentioned, when projected to a month’s scale, tallied perfectly in a Profit and

e students developed their own set of statements for their forthcoming exhibition in Delhi.

for the BMA course. Each

student creates a new collection to produce and market at an exhibition

s with a mentor in developing samples. We

called the mentors and Collection Coordinator Lokesh Ghai to review the

samples for final feedback before the collections go into

production.Hitesh Rawat, Meher Seth and Lokesh Ghai met with the

Mona Shah had met with Purshottambhai earlier, and

Swasti Singh Ghai was unable to attend. Everyone learned from the full

share the benefits of artisan

ractically scale the Design Craft movement.

Artisan Designer graduates work with artisans in less exposed areas- as

start to demonstrate that innovation in traditions, and

design education can be beneficial. The programs culminate in an

bition sale. Thus, all participants earn through sale of the products

, the fourth of our compressed design courses, with Geeta Patil in Kamatgi, the

Faradi to Lucknow team met in Lucknow to begin this year's collection. With a little help from our friends, Laxmi and Tulsi began

cutting some stylish new patterns. We then ventured out to the barely known Government Museum. The effort to unlock the

treasures was worth it. Manisha and Khushboo enthusiastically photographed excellent examples. Even better,

we accessed an amazing private collection, a genuine step back into history, including a 200

After that, the team focused and planned chikan and suf collections, from layouts to costing.

INSTITUTIONAL

As we take a program in design education to an educational institute, Somaiya Kala

Vidya

August, Shwetha

and Design graduates

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

attended a workshop on wool fiber conducted by Amrita Doshi, Faculty at MS

University, Baroda. T

scientific exploration of the fiber provided them with important information and

suggested new directions.

In early October, Poonambhai, Purshottambhai and Rajeshbhai took part in the MSU hosted

conference,Empowering Khadi and Handloom through Design Intervention.

Wisconsin Madison. Senior Faculty member and artist Jennifer Angus initiated it with a pilot project.

time co-design workshop on our campus in Adipur with Hiteshbhai, Hanifbhai, Khalidbhai and Monghibe

bandhani, ajrakh print and embroidery. Together, the team looked at the artisan designers' work and 2017

layouts and shared their ideas. Combining ideas, they then sampled co

each artisan in a different way, emphasizing the importance of chemistry and communication in co

and exciting, and have already received orders for the University's Wisconsin Without Bord

Then, on 4 October, the program began with 13 SKV artisan designers and 13 University of Wisconsin student partners. The co

designers met by Skype with lots of giggles and anticipation. Over five

trends, sharing ideas via What's App and Skype, culminating in

in a fashion show and exhibition in Wisconsin in the spring.

was worth it. Manisha and Khushboo enthusiastically photographed excellent examples. Even better,

amazing private collection, a genuine step back into history, including a 200-year-old piece that made us all

After that, the team focused and planned chikan and suf collections, from layouts to costing.

Outreach all came together from 1

September in

exhibition at the A

SKV's debut in Delhi was well rec

Well-known craft aficionados and new

faces arrived to appreciate presentations

by weavers of Bagalkot and Bhujodi, and

embroiderers of Faradi and Lucknow.

Presentations converted to sales. All

were happy with the experience.

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CO-DESIGN


Vidya offers professional development workshops to Design Craft members. In

August, Shwetha Shettar conducted a workshop on Business Communication.

and Design graduates have been happy to engage with our partner, the esteemed

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Also in August, Design Craft weavers


University, Baroda. Though Kutch weavers have worked with wool for generations,


suggested new directions.

In early October, Poonambhai, Purshottambhai and Rajeshbhai took part in the MSU hosted Consortium for Green Fashion

Empowering Khadi and Handloom through Design Intervention.

Other academic alliances, in addition

to our link to Somaiya

Mumbai, are in process.

Somaiya Kala Vidya promotes Co

Design, a relatively unexplored

method of working that will be an

important way to further our goal of

increasing the value of craft traditions.

From June, Somaiya Kala Vidya has

been developing a cutting edge Co

Design prog

Wisconsin Madison. Senior Faculty member and artist Jennifer Angus initiated it with a pilot project. Jennyben

design workshop on our campus in Adipur with Hiteshbhai, Hanifbhai, Khalidbhai and Monghiben, representing weaving,

bandhani, ajrakh print and embroidery. Together, the team looked at the artisan designers' work and 2017

layouts and shared their ideas. Combining ideas, they then sampled co-designed collections. Most interesting, Jennyben worked with

each artisan in a different way, emphasizing the importance of chemistry and communication in co-design. All collections were fresh

and exciting, and have already received orders for the University's Wisconsin Without Borders shops!

Then, on 4 October, the program began with 13 SKV artisan designers and 13 University of Wisconsin student partners. The co

met by Skype with lots of giggles and anticipation. Over five-weeks, the teams will develop collections base

pp and Skype, culminating in samples produced by the SKV team. The collections will be showcased

in a fashion show and exhibition in Wisconsin in the spring.

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was worth it. Manisha and Khushboo enthusiastically photographed excellent examples. Even better,

old piece that made us all swoon.

Outreach all came together from 1-3

September in Elegant Innovations, an

exhibition at the Attic, Connaught Place.

SKV's debut in Delhi was well received.

known craft aficionados and new

faces arrived to appreciate presentations

by weavers of Bagalkot and Bhujodi, and

embroiderers of Faradi and Lucknow.

Presentations converted to sales. All

were happy with the experience.


offers professional development workshops to Design Craft members. In

Shettar conducted a workshop on Business Communication. SKV

have been happy to engage with our partner, the esteemed

Also in August, Design Craft weavers


hough Kutch weavers have worked with wool for generations,


Consortium for Green Fashion

Other academic alliances, in addition

to our link to Somaiya Vidyavihar,

Mumbai, are in process.

Somaiya Kala Vidya promotes Co-

Design, a relatively unexplored

method of working that will be an

important way to further our goal of

increasing the value of craft traditions.

From June, Somaiya Kala Vidya has

been developing a cutting edge Co-

Design program with University of

Jennyben conducted a 5-day real

n, representing weaving,

bandhani, ajrakh print and embroidery. Together, the team looked at the artisan designers' work and 2017-18 trends. Everyone did

nteresting, Jennyben worked with

design. All collections were fresh

Then, on 4 October, the program began with 13 SKV artisan designers and 13 University of Wisconsin student partners. The co-

weeks, the teams will develop collections based on the 2017-18

samples produced by the SKV team. The collections will be showcased

SKV WORKSHOPS

In July 2016, SKV made an impressive presence at the International Folk Art Market Santa

Fe. SKV Faculty member Dayalal

Suleman

work was well appreciated. In addition, SKV facilitated the participation of ceramic artists

Hasam and Amina

learn about international markets and to meet fellow artis

addition to excellent sales.

Following the Market, Dayabhai and Suleman traveled with SKV Founder Director Judy

Frater to Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle to conduct workshops in weaving and bandhani. They experienced

shared their traditions with a range of enthusiastic participants. "Way beyond our expectations!" was the refrain most often

Back in Kutch, in August SKV conducted a workshop for students from the Maret School, Washington DC. Arti

Irfan Anwar Khatri, Shakil Khatri, and Shafik Khatri taught them ajrakh printing, batik and bandhani. The immersion experience was

part of a month long tour for the students of this exceptional school.

weaving workshop at SKV for Nisha Mirani and family. All happily took home impressive samples for absolute beginners!

A 21-day course in Craft Traditions began on 1 November.

Workshops and courses can be arranged on demand. For more information contact

STAFF AND ALUMNI NEWS

1 October 2016

Consortium for Green Fashion conference on Khadi and Handloom

July 2016

Faruk Khatri

June 2016

Khatri presented their work in in India Street exhibition at the Edinburgh Art Festival.

28 May 2016

6 August was the last day for our Programme Coordinator

contributed invaluably to setting up the institute. His leadership, and sincere, joyful participation as a member of the SKV

contributed much to our growth and success. Nilanjan will be pursuing an MBA. We will miss him and we wish him the best.

We hope he will continue to learn and grow, and support our school from wherever he goes.

Nilanjan is succeeded by Anuj Kumar, also a Gandhi Fellow. We welcome him

the best as well.

SKV ONLINE

Judy Frater published an article, ""Textile Traditions in Kutch: Evolution & Current Trends," in

You can now browse the SKV website.

Learn more about our work on our facebook page.

For a discussion on issues of art and artisan, follow Judy

SKV WORKSHOPS- AND COURSES, TO THE WORLD


Fe. SKV Faculty member Dayalal Kudecha, and Artisan Design graduates Abdul

Suleman Khatri, Juned Ismail Khatri and Rauf Khatri were all juried into the


Hasam and Amina Kumbhar. Participation in this vibrant market offers the opportunity to

learn about international markets and to meet fellow artisans from around the world, in

addition to excellent sales.


Frater to Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle to conduct workshops in weaving and bandhani. They experienced

shared their traditions with a range of enthusiastic participants. "Way beyond our expectations!" was the refrain most often

Back in Kutch, in August SKV conducted a workshop for students from the Maret School, Washington DC. Arti

Khatri taught them ajrakh printing, batik and bandhani. The immersion experience was

part of a month long tour for the students of this exceptional school. In October, SKV BMA graduate Ramji

Mirani and family. All happily took home impressive samples for absolute beginners!

on 1 November.

Workshops and courses can be arranged on demand. For more information contact [email protected]

STAFF AND ALUMNI NEWS

1 October 2016- Founder Director Judy Frater was a Key speaker at MS Universi


July 2016- Dayalal Kudecha, Abdul Aziz Khatri, Junaid Ismail Khatri

Khatri participated in the International Folk Art Market |Santa Fe 2016.

June 2016-Governing Council Member LOkesh Ghai and BMA 2014 graduate

presented their work in in India Street exhibition at the Edinburgh Art Festival.

28 May 2016- Judy Frater was Chief guest at Sadhana's Annual General Meeting

our Programme Coordinator Nilanjan Mondal. Nilanjanbhai was with SKV from the start, and

contributed invaluably to setting up the institute. His leadership, and sincere, joyful participation as a member of the SKV

nd success. Nilanjan will be pursuing an MBA. We will miss him and we wish him the best.

We hope he will continue to learn and grow, and support our school from wherever he goes.

, also a Gandhi Fellow. We welcome him as the next SKV Programme Coordinator and wish him

Textile Traditions in Kutch: Evolution & Current Trends," in Border and Fall

page.

For a discussion on issues of art and artisan, follow Judyben blog

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Kudecha, and Artisan Design graduates Abdul Aziz Khatri,

Khatri were all juried into the show and their


Kumbhar. Participation in this vibrant market offers the opportunity to

ans from around the world, in


Frater to Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle to conduct workshops in weaving and bandhani. They experienced more of the USA and

shared their traditions with a range of enthusiastic participants. "Way beyond our expectations!" was the refrain most often heard.

Back in Kutch, in August SKV conducted a workshop for students from the Maret School, Washington DC. Artisan Design graduates

Khatri taught them ajrakh printing, batik and bandhani. The immersion experience was

ji Maheshwari taught a

Mirani and family. All happily took home impressive samples for absolute beginners!

[email protected].

was a Key speaker at MS University's


Khatri, Junaid Ismail Khatri, and Suleman Umar

participated in the International Folk Art Market |Santa Fe 2016.

i and BMA 2014 graduate Soyab AKT

presented their work in in India Street exhibition at the Edinburgh Art Festival.

was Chief guest at Sadhana's Annual General Meeting

. Nilanjanbhai was with SKV from the start, and

contributed invaluably to setting up the institute. His leadership, and sincere, joyful participation as a member of the SKV family

nd success. Nilanjan will be pursuing an MBA. We will miss him and we wish him the best.

as the next SKV Programme Coordinator and wish him

Border and Fall, 20 July 2016.

You can meet the Design Craft artisans on the SKV website

Craft you will find a map, and profiles of each of the artisan designers. A work of art in itself, the map with artisan desi

also available in hard copy.

Design Craft's flagship shop is located in Somaiya

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

1-21 November 2016- Craft Traditions Course

17-19 November 2016- 2016 Breaking News: Artisan Design Student Exhibition,

30 November 2016- Craft Nouveau: Celebrating a Decade of Education for Artisans

1-4 December 2016- Kutchiyat: Breaking Boundaries in Craft

7 January 2017- Kala Umang! SKV Convocation, Kutc

LOOKING AHEAD- SUPPORT SKV

SKV will soon complete its busiest year yet, with both Design and BMA

courses, Craft Traditions courses, and several Outreach programs. We have

an ambitious road ahead- building a new campus while de

programs for artisans and others. We offer education to traditional artisans

free to women, and for a token fee to men. This year, in addition to our

capital campaign, we have the challenge of raising over RS 36,00,000 (over

$ 55,000), to operate our programs.

As we conduct our third academic year, think now about making a tax

deductible gift!

Giving Tuesday, 29 November, is a perfect opportunity Your generous contribution can help! You can make a difference in the

lives of our very creative and courageous artisan students!!

($ 1,415). Every contribution in affordable increments will count!

Contact [email protected] for details.

With your support, our institution will continue to break new ground for craft and artisans.

Together we will create value for design craft, and a sustainable future for craft tra

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ―

DESIGN CRAFT

The Somaiya Agencies's innovative business to complement SKV's

educational programs, Design Craft, offers a juried selection of

artisan designed and created textiles, bringing the best in

contemporary craft to one platform. It provides artisan designers

with a great opportunity to present their brands, under their own

labels, and it will fund SKV's education for traditional artisans with

the profits from sales. Currently, 49 artisan designers are

represented.

You can meet the Design Craft artisans on the SKV website. We welcome you to log onto www.somaiya-kalavidya.org

Craft you will find a map, and profiles of each of the artisan designers. A work of art in itself, the map with artisan desi

Bhavan, 45-47, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai. Phone : +91

2016 Breaking News: Artisan Design Student Exhibition, Ahmedabad

Celebrating a Decade of Education for Artisans, a seminar, IIC Delhi

Kutchiyat: Breaking Boundaries in Craft, 2016 BMA Student Exhibition, Delhi

SKV Convocation, Kutch

SKV GOVERNING COUNCIL AND ADVISORS

SKV's Governing Council includes Shri Samir Somaiya, Amritaben

Frater, Anjana Somany, Lokesh Ghai, and Irfan Anwar Khatri.

The institute is also advised by a team of visionary Master Artisans, who

us in honouring and nurturing textile traditions:Ali Mohammed Isha

artist, Bhuj, Gulam Hussain Umar -bandhani artist, Bhuj, Ismail Mohammed

Khatri - block printer, Ajrakhpur, Shamji Vishramji Siju

Umar Farouk Khatri- bandhani artist, Bhadli.

SKV will soon complete its busiest year yet, with both Design and BMA

courses, Craft Traditions courses, and several Outreach programs. We have

building a new campus while developing

programs for artisans and others. We offer education to traditional artisans

free to women, and for a token fee to men. This year, in addition to our

capital campaign, we have the challenge of raising over RS 36,00,000 (over

As we conduct our third academic year, think now about making a tax-

a perfect opportunity ! You can make a difference in the

lives of our very creative and courageous artisan students!! Sponsor an Artisan Student and enjoy his/her success for just RS 92,000

($ 1,415). Every contribution in affordable increments will count!

With your support, our institution will continue to break new ground for craft and artisans.

Together we will create value for design craft, and a sustainable future for craft traditions.

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ―Mahatma Gandhi

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Agencies's innovative business to complement SKV's

offers a juried selection of

artisan designed and created textiles, bringing the best in

contemporary craft to one platform. It provides artisan designers

opportunity to present their brands, under their own

labels, and it will fund SKV's education for traditional artisans with

the profits from sales. Currently, 49 artisan designers are

kalavidya.org. Under Design

Craft you will find a map, and profiles of each of the artisan designers. A work of art in itself, the map with artisan designer logos is

Phone : +91-22 61702273.

SKV's Governing Council includes Shri Samir Somaiya, Amritaben Somaiya, Judy

Ghai, and Irfan Anwar Khatri.

The institute is also advised by a team of visionary Master Artisans, who guide

us in honouring and nurturing textile traditions:Ali Mohammed Isha -bandhani

Bhuj, Ismail Mohammed

Siju- weaver, Bhujodi, and

Sponsor an Artisan Student and enjoy his/her success for just RS 92,000

Documents

An Institute of Education for Traditional Artisans Somaiya