Devrai Art Village, Panchgani, held an exhibition of its “Dhokra”metal artifacts at Banjaras on the first weekend of February.Devrai Art Village, an initiative by Ms. Mandakini Mathur, is a non profit organization that specializes in using traditional adivasi (tribal) techniques to produce modern artifacts in combinations of iron, brass and stone, wood and bamboo. These unique products are one of a kind and could be of purely aesthetic value or of utility. Products on display were lamps, coasters, bathroom accessories and door handles to name just a few.
Devrai Art Village was born with the idea of connecting with nature and celebrating creativity. In the process it tried to cut out middlemen and provide maximum income to the adivasis themselves. In
2008 Devrai began with four craftsmen from Dist. Gadchiroli in Maharashtra under the guidance of Shri Suresh Pungati - a master craftsman who has won many awards - whose work has been exhibited
extensively in India and abroad. This year four additional craftsmen from the Chhatisgarh region have joined the team. Often harassed by Naxalites and the police alike, these craftsmen find a safe haven here in Panchgani where their creativity is nurtured and livelihood
sustained.
The exhibition received a very encouraging and enthusiastic response from our patrons.. So much so that we extended it for a week after the decided dates for our regulars to come and have a look!
Articles on Display
Brass Articles on Display
The Traditonal Music Instrument- The Horn
Enthusiatic Patrons at the Store
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