Thread craft (crochet)
Most of us would not know of Girija bondapalli, but this down to earth woman is anentrepreneur and manages an NGO. We got to know her through a live interviewconducted by ccap on Instagram during covid and she says during this time she wasable to reach out to more people because of zoom and to […]
Kalamkari
In the very early history of pen Kalamkari this was prevalent in four regions.Kalahasti, Golkonda, Palakollu and Pedana, but today it is practised in only tworegions – Kalahasti and Pedana.Pedana work with wooden blocks while in Kalahasti the pen is used to draw theoutline. Kalahasti Kalamkari is an old traditional craft of Andhra Pradesh, which […]
Clay craft
Madanapalle and Palamaner clusters of Chittoor district engage about 287 artisansof clay craft. Terracotta is one of the earliest mediums in which man began to mould.The clayused is generally a blend of two to three clays found in the nearby river beds, pitsand ditches. More often than not the fuel used is one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
