"We should not live with a borrowed identity"

Updated On: 29 November, 2012 10:16 AM IST | | Ruchika Kher

Karan Grover, a solid supporter of traditional Indian art, and of green initiatives, has curated a Kalamkari exhibition for Contemporary Arts and Crafts' golden jubilee celebrations. The acclaimed architect speaks about the intricate work behind Kalamkari paintings and why India shouldn't abandon its rural crafts

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"We should not live with a borrowed identity"

What can visitors look forward to at this Kalamkari exhibition?
The art of Kalamkari is also known as Mata Ni Pachedi. It is made by printing and painting on fabric. Although the art is beautiful, it is dying and hence, it’s important to promote it. Therefore, as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Contemporary Arts and Crafts, a Kalamkari exhibition has been organised. I curated this exhibition of unusual Kalamkari panels by two Ahmedabad craftsmen and brothers — Vasant and Sanjay Chitra, and selected their most intricate works for this exhibition.

Works created with the Kalamkari technique