As surreal and picturesque the tribal areas of the country are, the artistic excellence that you would witness from the ethnic communities is as perfect and beautiful as it can be. On Monday, ‘Impressions,’ a handicrafts exhibition by Hast Karigar Society brought to the city, showcased the skills and creativity of these unsung artists at the Lalit Kala Akademi.

The Hast Karigar Society from Delhi brings together a collection of weaves, paintings, jewellery and metal art from the tribal areas of West Bengal, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Karnataka.Usha Krishna, former president of World Crafts Council, inaugurated the exhibition.

Sharmishta Lahri, the organiser who has been part of the society for about 10 years, says, “The society has 300 members in total, comprising craftsmen, traditional painters and weavers from all over India. Weavers are to be considered as artisans for the creativity and skills that they possess. Hence their work is an art.”..............Read More

Source: The New Indian Express