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Heritage Preservation
Uttarakhand
Art and Craft Workshops
Heritage Inventories
Poster Exploration : Smriti (Images: Smriti and Internet), Border Exploration: Rajeev (NID, Ahmedabad)
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Heritage Preservation in Uttarakhand IIT Roorkee, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource and Development
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Heritage Preservation
Uttarakhand
Art and Craft Workshops
Heritage Inventories
1. Project ‘Dharohar’
Heritage Preservation in Uttarakhand: Art and Craft Workshops, a Medium
2. Project ‘Sanchay’
Heritage Inventories of Uttarakhand
“A civilization is a heritage of beliefs,
customs, and knowledge slowly
accumulated in the course of
centuries, elements difficult at times
to justify by logic, but justifying
themselves as paths when they lead
somewhere, since they open up for
man his inner distance.”
-- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Introduction
‘Dharohar’ means Heritage. ‘Sanchay’ means to accumulate. The rich heritage, which has been developed and accumulated
through generations of wisdom and experiences by various regional communities across India has immense potential to carry
forward the tradition, indigenous styles, art, craft and culture. The state of Uttarakhand offers great possibilities for
understanding and carrying forward a vast repository of heritage.
The native sensibilities of local people have evolved art, craft, culture, architecture that demonstrates profound understanding
of a way of life, ethos, relationship with nature and environment, materials, resources, building science. Unfortunately, these
traditions face erosion due to increasing modernization and loss of sensitivity towards rich heritage. The art and craft forms
in the vernacular cultures and lifestyles, and the traditional knowledge systems are not some relics from the past. They
emphasize on continuity as well. It is important to explore new ideas combining the roots with innovation embedded in
heritage.
The proposed projects, aim at identifying, documenting, exploring, experimenting and disseminating the rich heritage of
Uttarakhand through the medium of:
o Art and Craft Workshop Series
o Heritage Inventories
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Heritage Inventories
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Project ‘Dharohar’
Heritage Preservation in Uttarakhand: Art and Craft Workshops, a Medium
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Heritage Preservation
Uttarakhand
Art and Craft Workshops
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There is an urgent need to
understand and acknowledge our
rich heritage – ‘Dharohar’. The art
and craft forms are a media to carry
forward this heritage. They innately
imbibe strong principles of every day
life, and reflect on varied aspects,
design being one of them.
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HPAC Workshop Series
o Heritage Preservation through Art and Craft (HPAC) Workshops are proposed as a
series of workshops, which provide a platform, where design, art, craft and industrial
process engage with each other to create an understanding for the existing heritage
and lead to synergies for innovation.
o Workshops will be centred on hands‐on work process, which will give a context to
skills and broaden the outlook. The exhibitions at the end of workshops aim at
displaying the explorations, and boosting the participants’ confidence.
oThese workshops will also provide base work for development and conceptualisation
of the theory of “Cluster Mapping and Documentation” across regions of
Uttarakhand with a thematic focus on heritage preservation through the medium of
art and craft forms.
o Among the younger generation of artisans, craftpersons especially, these workshops
envision to encourage an insight, value of their skills and an ability to deal with new
ideas. Among the participants, the aim is to bring out a sensitivity towards heritage,
and to shape a humane, analytical design process.
o HPAC workshops may be considered to be the operative end of the larger centre,
where individual art and craft clusters may be engaged with in the near future.
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Objectives
o To provide a convergence for varied artisans, craftpersons, interior-architects,
researchers, designers, heritage managers and experts to explore prototypes that
exhibit tradition and continuity
o To establish a link between Heritage (Traditional Knowledge Systems) and
contemporary Design Innovations through Workshops
o To develop network and linkages between various organizations and institutions
dealing with Heritage Preservation (especially art and craft)
o To create a directory of the artisans and craftpersons of Uttarakhand. This shall
benefit several researchers, students, design professionals and organizations.
o To establish a strong web presence for the project “Dharohar”
Through the proposed workshop series, which centre on heritage preservation in
Uttarakhand, IIT Roorkee aims to engage with varied art and craft forms with a ‘contemporary vision’ and integrate
them with design education and design industry in order to bring out innovative directions for the future. Secondary
Objectives are:
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Workshop Series –
Overview and Timeline
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Art and Craft Workshops
Project ‘Dharohar’
Duration: 03 Years ( Total 06 Workshops – 02 Workshops
Annually)
I Year – 02 National Workshops
II Year – 01 International+ 01 National Workshop
III Year – 01 National+ 01 International Workshop
Fla
shb
ack
Pre-
Workshop
Background
Research
Sample
Prototype
2.5 Months
Tra
dit
ion
+ C
onti
nu
ity
Hands-On
Brainstorm
Design Brief
Explore
Synergize
Innovate
01 Month
Fas
t-F
orw
ard
Post –
Workshop
Evaluation
Monitoring
Exhibition
Promotion
Publications
2.5 Months
Workshop Module (06 Months)
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Workshop Series Framework
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Phase 03: Fast-Forward
Dissemination, Narrative, Archiving and Exhibitions, Travel Exhibitions
Phase 02: Tradition and Continuity
Documentation + Design Brief + Explorations + Innovations
Phase 01: Flashback
Heritage Awareness and Understanding
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Workshop Series Framework
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Phase Type Brief Outline Possible Facilitators Time line
Phase 1:
Flashback
Introduction Introduction to – Heritage, its role in society, and workshop
objectives
Workshop Coordinator(s)
2.5 Months
Research and exposure Research on- Development of specific heritage (art and
craft) form, cultural context, utility value, traditional
clientele and process (material, tools/equipments/
execution)
Master craftperson and Workshop
Coordinator(s)
Demonstration and making Technical execution of art and craft forms and hands-on
work/Flyer Making
Master craftsperson
Phase 2:
Tradition and
Continuity
Analysis and Design exploration Analysis of existing art and craft forms and practices and
possible explorations of traditional knowledge systems in
today’s context
Workshop Coordinator(s)
01 Month Prototype Making of sample prototype with help of Master craftperson Master craftsperson Workshop
Coordinator(s)
Technical Assistants
Critical evaluation Workshop evaluation, prototypes evaluation Experts Professionals
Facilitators
Phase 3:
Fast Forward
Documentation cataloguing Cataloguing of the data (photographs, sketches, video,
illustrations) collected during the workshop
Workshop Coordinator(s) Research
Assistants
2.5 Months
Exhibition, Evaluation, Monitoring Organizing Exhibition
Preparation of poster/report/monograph/booklets to be
published
Workshop Coordinator(s) Research
Assistants
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Workshop Series Framework
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Workshop Team (around 35 in
total)
o Workshop Coordinator(s)
o Participating Members
o Research Assistant(s)
o Technical Assistant(s)
o Master Craftperson(s)
o Supporting Craftperson(s)
o Speaker(s)/Facilitator(s)/Expert(s)
Workshop Prospects
o Documentation
o Cataloguing and Archiving
o Exhibiting and archiving- design
explorations and prototypes
o Creating a Web Presence (Web-Portal)
o Creating a Directory of artisans and
craftpersons
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Workshop Series Methodology
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Desk Research and Setting Up of First Field Visit
Cluster Location, Initial Field Scan, Field Visit and Hiring of Local Staff
Existing Product Profile Review
Documentation of the Craft Production Process
Survey of Artisans/Craftpersons
Value Chain Mapping
Design Brief Brainstorming - Suggested Interventions and Strategies
Innovative Prototypes – Explorations, Exhibitions, Evaluation
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Examples/Potential Areas
Heritage Preservation
Uttarakhand
Art and Craft Workshops
Aipan – ritual floor painting
Ringaal basketry
Nettle fiber craft
Likhai – wood carving
Copper ware
Rambaans – natural fiber craft
Lantana furniture
Tibetan carpets
Picchaura – painted textile
Kashipur block printing
Drift wood work
Pine bark jewellery
Papri wood work
Handloom weaving
Ornamental candles
Stone carving
Tribal Houses
Tamta Clusters
Courtesy: Craft Revival Trust and “Handmade in India”
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Traditional Knowledge Systems and Crafts in Jaunsar Housing
Village Kalsi, Uttarakhand
Images Courtesy: Smriti
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Craftpersons and Traditional Knowledge Systems - Few Power Tools & Machines
Images: Smriti
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Skills, Tools and Techniques
Heritage Preservation
Uttarakhand
Art and Craft Workshops
“Craftspeople contribute their knowledge of local
materials, giving form to human experience. Their
visual and tactile connections with the land and with
cultural ideas help to define the sense of place. The role
of craftspeople in reviving cultural integrity and
stimulating development and independence among small
groups and communities throughout the world is
profound.” -- Stephen Inglis
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Craft and Interior-Architecture
Exploring Art and Craft Forms in Different Domains
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Explorations
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Project ‘Sanchay’
Heritage Inventories of Uttarakhand
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Heritage Inventories
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‘Sanchay’ means to accumulate.
The proposed project focuses on
the Heritage Inventories of
Uttarakhand. These inventories
shall primarily involve gathering
(sanchay) of diverse data sets
about Uttarakhand, and their
representation through visual
documentation and graphical
explorations.
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Heritage Preservation
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Heritage Inventories
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o Art and Craft Maps of Uttarakhand
o Tourism Maps of Uttarakhand
o Heritage Buildings of Uttarakhand
o Architectural Styles of Uttarakhand
o Ethos and Way of Life (festivals, rituals, practices, local dialects)
o Interesting and Visually Appealing District Profiles of Uttarakhand
o History of Uttarakhand
o Postcards/Posters
o Illustrated Children Story Books
o Educational Kits for Students
The proposed Heritage Inventories are an attempt to focus on varied themes and
subjects from the existing repository of heritage of Uttarakhand, and to disseminate them through visual documentation
and graphical representations.
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Crafts Maps of Uttaranchal
Images Courtesy: Dastkari Haat Samiti
There is an already existing craft map
of Uttarakhand. Probably, one map may not be able
to do justice to the entire state. The project proposes
to develop further such maps for different
regions/districts, and for diverse themes, not just
crafts.
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Themes and Subjects of Heritage Inventories
Image Sources: Internet and Smriti
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Themes and Subjects of Heritage Inventories
Image Sources: Internet and Smriti
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Heritage Inventories
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A. Illustrated Craft Maps
01. Content writing/ Content development
02. Graphic Design/ Visual Design
03. Illustrator/ Fine Artist/ Artist/ Craft Person
04. Printing
05. Traveling/ Boarding/ Lodging
06. Research Assistant/ Assistant
07. Photography
B. Tourist Destination Maps
01. Information Gathering/ Content
Development/Draft Documentation
02. Graphic Design/ Visual Design
03. Research Assistant/ Any Other Assistant
04. Traveling/ Boarding/ Lodging
05. Printing
06. Photography
C. Educational Kit
01. Content writing/ Content development
02. Graphic Design/Visual Design
03. Research Assistant/ Any other Assistant
04. Printing
05. Photography
D. Illustrated Story Book
01. Content writing/ Content development
02. Illustrator/ Fine Artist/ Artist/ Craft Person
03. Graphic Design/ Visual Design
04. Research Assistant/ Any other Assistant
05. Printing
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E. District Profile
01. Content writing/ Content development
02. Graphic Design/ Visual Design
03. Research Assistant/ Any other
Assistant
04. Traveling/ Boarding/ Lodging
05. Photography
F. Monograph
01. Content writing/ Content development
02. Traveling/ Boarding/ Lodging
03. Illustrator/ Fine Artist/ Artist/ Craft Person
04. Graphic Design/ Visual Design
05. Printing
06. Research Assistant/ Any other Assistant
07. Photography
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Thank You !
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“India is not, as people keep calling it, an underdeveloped country, but rather, in the context of its history and cultural
heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced state of decay.” -- Shashi
Tharoor
“No people whose word for 'yesterday' is the same as their word for 'tomorrow' can be said to have a firm grip
on the time.” -- Salman Rushdie
“India’s culture is of value. Not so much because it is Indian, but because it is culture.”
-- Ananda Coomaraswamy
“Tradition by no means consists merely of following; it is a matter of much wider significance. It cannot be
inherited and if you want it, you must obtain it by great labour.” -- T.S.
Eliot
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