From limestone to lifestone – the story of Durgi art
Timeless sculptures made of stone – pervading temples, households and commercial setups alike in the artsy state of Andhra Pradesh, is the blessing of Durgi art. A technique that dates back to as early as the 3rd century AD, these intricate stone carvings have been a part of our world since the Paleolithic civilisation. History […]
Handlooms Style Se
Taking handlooms to the next generation is our priority. Educating, creating awareness, about the wealth we have and the importance of such products and what it does to the earth and preserving it using it in their own style is what we do at Handlooms style se. Consumer awareness too is part of our endeavor […]
Conferences
Conferences are an important and fun part of CCAP activities. Keeping ourselves informed about the happenings at national and international events be it at World Crafts Council meetings, National level conference or Chenetha Sambaralu at Chirala
Krishna Kamalam Kalakaalam
This is a new activity that we have started. It is in an incubation stage where data and pictures are being gathered for future use.
Survey & Documentation (Margika)
This is one of the first activity we started and in the process we have visited several weaves and crafts clusters. This has been a very enriching experience some are doing very well while some face challenges and some have bid goodbye to the crafts. In spite of dark clouds looming over these sectors, there […]
Krishna Kamalam Praveenya Vikasam
Another of our favourite program is Krishna Kamalam Praveenya Vikasam. Crafts are taught to students in Municipal schools clay molding being an ongoing craft that is taught throughout the year. Teaching crafts has also been taken up as summer classes which is proving a big hit.
Corporate Gifts
This is in an initial stage that we want to take up in a big way.
KK Sanmanam
Award for excellence was initiated last year for outstanding work done by an artisan. Our first recipient was Shri G. Ramanaiah of Venkatagiri for continuing the tradition and for his beautiful wall hangings. The next award was conferred on Shri C.V. Raju of Etikoppaka for bring Etikoppaka toys back to life.
Collaboration
Over the last few years CCAP has collaborated with several organisations with similar ideologies. To name a few The Craft Tree Visakhapatnam, National Institute of Design Vijayawada, Loomkatha, APCO, Handmade Collectives, Creative Dignity, Uzramma of Malkha, Bhagavatula Charitable Trust. There are many more in the offing which we are excited about.
Innovation
Some of our members have come up with very innovative designs here are some. These are from Kondapalli and Etikoppaka.
