Design Education for Traditional Artisans in Kutch
Masters Program
Master artisan advisors meet with artisan students to share their understanding of tradition and design
Harkhuben, KRV student, shares a concept
Artisans are encouraged to study their own traditions to understand principles of design
Ramiben and Sonal crack a joke
Faculty and Students interact with ease. Classes are fun!
Devalben documents the class
Artisans are encouraged to use technology as an extension of tradition, not a subsitute
Khimjibhai triumphs at the KRV Fashion show
The year culminates with a jury, fashion show and public fair. Participation tremendously increases confidence
Lachhuben Rabari walks the ramp
For women artisans the year of education is often their first stepping outside their village life
Sugnaben wins Most Promising Artisan award
Graduation and awards for final collections bring pride and confidence
Kuvarben displays her final collection
The only prerequisite for admission is knowledge of a craft tradition. Students aged 11 to 80 study together as a family
Raju presents his collection to Srishti students
Interaction between KRV and other design school students builds a sense of collegiality
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