Creativity means thinking "Out of the Box." Do things which are original & not routine - explore & experiment. It is said that solving crossword puzzles & riddles sharpens the brain & enhances your creativity.
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Design and Handicrafts
Handicrafts in our country were in a manner reverenced as an important part of our rich cultural heritage. Though handicrafts fulfilled a positive need in the daily requirements of the people, they also served to satisfy the aesthetic hunger in man & provided a vehicle for his urge for aesthetic self – expression. The concept behind handicrafts was imbuing everything used in daily life, no matter how common or mundane, with a touch of beauty to add brightness to an otherwise dull & drab existence. Today handicrafts are becoming just commodities for sale, not the essentials in life. The handicrafts have now got particularly submerged under the rising forces of modern industrialization.
The Surajkund Mela, held every year (Feb1 – Feb 15) is just an attempt an attempt to lift a small corner of the veil of ignorance that is descending on this vast treasure of Indian Handicrafts & Handlooms
HISTORY OF Surajkund CRAFTS Mela
Only 8 KM from South Delhi, Surajkund derives its name from an ancient amphitheatreSun pool built in the 10th century AD by the Tomar Chieftian Raja Suraj Pal, who worshipped the sun God. It was in such a background that Haryana set up a tourist complex at Surajkund. However later a scheme was formulated to have a theme state based crafts mela every year. Beneath thatched roof platforms, master crafts persons display the finest of handlooms and handicrafts from all over the country. The place becomes alive with folk dances and musical evenings & a riot of colours.
Here are a few pictures from the Mela:
The Surajkund Mela, held every year (Feb1 – Feb 15) is just an attempt an attempt to lift a small corner of the veil of ignorance that is descending on this vast treasure of Indian Handicrafts & Handlooms
HISTORY OF Surajkund CRAFTS Mela
Only 8 KM from South Delhi, Surajkund derives its name from an ancient amphitheatreSun pool built in the 10th century AD by the Tomar Chieftian Raja Suraj Pal, who worshipped the sun God. It was in such a background that Haryana set up a tourist complex at Surajkund. However later a scheme was formulated to have a theme state based crafts mela every year. Beneath thatched roof platforms, master crafts persons display the finest of handlooms and handicrafts from all over the country. The place becomes alive with folk dances and musical evenings & a riot of colours.
Here are a few pictures from the Mela:
Surajkund Crafts Mela
Leather Puppets
Sea Shell Work
Kalamkari Painting
Cane & Bamboo Work
Kalamkari Painting
Namda 
Doska Casting
Folk Dance
Kalamkari Paintings
Papier Mache
Marble Inlay
Shadow Work 
Inlaid Furniture 
Carved Wooden Panels 
Wooden Inlay
Carved Wooden Columns
Palm Leaf Engraving
Palm Leaf Engraving 
Applique Work - Umbrellas
Applique Work - Torans
Applique Work
Applique Work
Applique WorkTuesday 29 September 2009
Tip of the Day
Try & create your own drawings & designs. Appreciate other people's work of Art but Don't Copy. Instead try & take inspiration from things around you. Nature is the best souce of inspiration. Good Luck!
Question of the Day
Illustrate the following words using only line drawing with black pencil.
Primitive
Power
Magic
Mechanical
Primitive
Power
Magic
Mechanical
Monday 28 September 2009
Tip of the Day
If you are preparing for entrance to any premier design institute, this is for you
Though good drawing skills are important for cracking the exams, it is not the only criteria of judgement. Your creativity & awareness about design also matters. So keep your eyes open & watch this place.
Its gonna flood with uniqe design ideas in days to come !
Though good drawing skills are important for cracking the exams, it is not the only criteria of judgement. Your creativity & awareness about design also matters. So keep your eyes open & watch this place.
Its gonna flood with uniqe design ideas in days to come !
