Going National!
December,13 2010
a month ago i received an email popped in my inbox from Dr.A.J.A Ranjit Singh,associate professor & head at Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi invitation to participate at national level brainstorming sessions on science & technology interventions in traditional crafts held at alwarkurichi. This was completely a new area for me the later words only made sense to accept the invitation & travel meet new people,food,cultures always gives me immense pleasure. The entire trip to my surprise was an overwhelming response. Crafts men &women poured with their age old crafts from all neighboring villages during this two day session from nearby villages of alwarkurichi,kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu.
Experts ,scientists, scholars from all over India made presentations on how science & technology can intervene & help traditional craftsmen.What touched me the most was people’s love & interest in knowing more about matsya.
the two day session was a complete exposure to the rich art, crafts,culture & traditions of Trinurvelli & alwarkurichi in Tamilnadu ,India. The lush green paddy fields,water falls, local food,people & their warmth makes me feel proud of the rich heritage, ancient crafts & traditions India has,
thanks Dr.Ranjit Singh & Department of Science & Technology Government of India of giving me to present matsya at a national level.
4 Responses to Going National!
Leave a Reply
About Me
Hi, I am Neha - an artist, a potter and a crafts' lover. My travails with arts and crafts began by dabbling with paint and colour since my teens Studying Fine Arts at Sir J.J School of Arts , Mumbai and then Studio pottery at Golden Bridge Pottery, Pondicherry intensified my love for the subject and honed my skills as well. I embarked on my journey by working extensively in Gujarat and Maharshtra. My own contributions and learnings from others helped me gain myriad experiences and sharpen a multiple set of skills in the sector. Now based in Mumbai, I continue with the passion to express my creativity through arts and crafts.... through 'Matsya'. This blog is about Matsya and our journey has begun........... Think twice before you steal instead email me at neha@matsyacrafts.comCraft Tours
+ intelligaia
i love your blog, i feel like travel when i got to your page, i love south india and i do miss it so much
thanks lilasvb, i welcome you to this journey ……
hey matsya!
u r doing fantastic work…even i'm willing do such work…but is not been able to trvavel…if u r going anywhere next time can i join u?
pls mail me at vveeshal@gmail.com
hi vishal,
thanks & email me on matsya.crafts@gmail.com about what you wish to do …..
we have craft tours if you wish to travel you can join for the same.