Basket weaving
Basket weavers from the tribal belt of A Kondur near Vijayawada fetch the bambooand palm leaves from the forest and weave the baskets. Weaving is done manuallyby experienced artisans. The bamboo and palm leaves are divided into strips ofdifferent sizes that vary in width. This process is done using a sharp knife. The stripsare then […]
Palm and bamboo craft
The Etikoppaka toy industry located near Visakhapatnam an hour and half drive is avery sought after craft cluster. The packaging that is used for these toys is madefrom palm leaves. Since they are already familiar with making containers, CCAP sawa potential to enhance their skill level. A 20 day design intensive workshop to train artisans […]
Leather Puppetry
Tholu Bommalata If you have ever wondered how people in ancient and mediaeval times entertained themselves when no cinema, television or ott existed …you need think no further! It was puppetry in its various forms which was the beginning of theatre. The artists used to perform in villages and enthral the audience with folklore and […]
Weaves of Guntur district
Guntur Chillies are what is hot in this region. The pickles produced here travel far and wide, as are its weaves like Mangalagiri saree, bedsheets, and more. Once a very urban society due to the tobacco industry has declined due to the ill effects of its consumption. Did you know that the Guntur district has […]
Weaves of West Godavari
The river Godavari flows through Andhra Pradesh through the most scenic route. Take a launch ride to Papi Kondalu and have lunch served as you watch the changing scenery. The river stands witness to a lot of history and supports its people and their craft selflessly. The Gods manifest in many places for the sake […]
Weaves of East Godavari
A beautiful scene plays out village after village in the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh, where the mighty Godavari, the lush paddy fields and a string of rice mills form the backdrop for a handloom weaving tradition that goes back many centuries. Thousands of families continue to weave even today in no small measure due […]
Weaves of Krishna
A thread of creation, bringing philosophy and reality together and a source of bread and beauty so aptly described by Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, about our handlooms. Andhra Pradesh has its fair share of handlooms spread across the length and breadth of the state. Let us take you to Krishna District, where […]
Brass Craft
The glittering brass passes on as heirlooms from generation to generation. Generations rummage through the past to find that beautiful item tucked away, just to be found and adorn every nook and corner or serve as pot holders. In the olden days a nomadic tribe was known as Kammari who made brass products would come […]
Stone Craft
Etched in stone to tell a story of the past and the present. Place it in the garden or in the house, it fits in right away! Durgi stone craft Durgi is a village in the Guntur district which is famous for its soft grey stonecraft. It was discovered by the Buddhist monks 600 years […]
Wood Craft
Pedana wooden blocks Nature is reflected in many art forms and Gangadhar maestro of block making from Pedana carves his thoughts on wood. He along with a Kalamkari block printer created the TREE OF LIFE with 204 pieces of blocks! To meet this delightful person and see his work a visit to Pedana is a […]
