CRAFT EXHIBITION ON DESI OON ( Local Wool)

Desi Oon Exhibition, a multi-media exhibition on wool artisanship of Kutch. The revival of the desi wool economy in Kutch is driven by Khamir. Khamir provides a platform for crafts, heritage and iconology that promotes and preserves the cultural and creative diversity of the region. Khamir was instituted in the aftermath of the 2001 earthquake with the objective of engagement and development of Kutch's rich creative industries. The exhibition is a blend of artist installations, photo-essays, films, curated sales, workshops, and artisan interactions to create a space for inspiration, reflection, and discussion. The exhibition takes one on an extraordinarily intriguing journey of sheep pastoralism and familiarize people with the local craft of spinning, weaving and dyeing wool. There are various workshops where you can participate and smitten the artist inside you. Some of Kutch’s most respected artisans and herders will also remain present at the exhibition and visitors will have an opportunity to interact with them on the intricacies of craft and herding. This is the event for people enthused by crafts, liberal arts, design, or in alternate paths and perspectives. If you are one too, treat yourself here.