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Artisans Keep Ancient Indian Crafts Alive
5 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Exhibition features 33 national award-winning artists showcasing traditional crafts.
- Artists are sixth-generation practitioners passing down living legacies.
- Crafts are adapted for contemporary markets, including architecture and fashion.
An exhibition titled Miraas in Pune is currently celebrating the continuation of traditional Indian crafts, featuring the works of 33 national award-winning artists. These artisans represent a living inheritance, with many being sixth-generation practitioners dedicated to preserving and evolving their family's artistic legacies.
The expo highlights how tradition is an active process, shaped by labor, choice, and adaptation, rather than mere nostalgia. Artists like Ashutosh Verma, a Sanjhi paper cutting artist, and Sindhe Chandu, who practices Charma Chitrakari leather painting, are transforming ancient crafts into contemporary applications, from architectural elements to fashion accessories.
These living traditions are finding new life in modern contexts. Miniature painter Jai Prakash Lakhiwal and Leheriya expert Badshah Miyan also contribute to the exhibition, demonstrating the adaptability and continued relevance of these intricate art forms. The exhibition runs until December 8th at Monalisa Kalagram.
