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Savitaben Sumar Dhala
Artform: Pako Embroidery
Savitaben was born in Khavda, the town at the northern edge of the Banni region. Though she never attended school, she learned embroidery by herself, with some assistance from her mother, when she was 10. She has worked with Kala Raksha, while embroidering for herself as well, and has participated in design workshops conducted by Sangita Shroff, Reena Panchal, and le Fils Createur.
Embroidery always increases, Savita says. Today young women make more kanjari blouses—as many as 21! And embroider bags, cushion covers and other accessories for themselves. She had never seen the sea until her first class at KRV. Now she wishes to see more new things.
Savitaben studied design at Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya in 2007.
Unfortunately, as her grandmother fell ill, she could not complete the course. But Savita continues to design for Kala Raksha, using what she learned
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Partner Organization
Kala Raksha
Kala Raksha Trust, a grassroots social enterprise, is dedicated to preservation of
traditional arts. We envision this broadly, as holistic encouraging of the creative
capacity of the artist. Comprising artisans, community members, and experts in
the fields of art, design and museums, Kala Raksha was founded on artisan
initiative in 1993 in the desert region Kutch, in India. Uniquely committed to
documenting existing traditions, the Trust maintains a collection of heirloom
textiles housed as a local Museum. Artisans participated in establishing this
Museum. Thus it embodies a simple but revolutionary concept: involve people
in presenting their own cultures. Artisan initiative and participation continue to
be the ...
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Kala Raksha Trust, a grassroots social enterprise, is dedicated to preservation of
traditional arts. We envision this broadly, as holistic encouraging of the creative
capacity of the artist. Comprising artisans, community members, and experts in
the fields of art, design and museums, Kala Raksha was founded on artisan
initiative in 1993 in the desert region Kutch, in India. Uniquely committed to
documenting existing traditions, the Trust maintains a collection of heirloom
textiles housed as a local Museum. Artisans participated in establishing this
Museum. Thus it embodies a simple but revolutionary concept: involve people
in presenting their own cultures. Artisan initiative and participation continue to
be the pillars of Kala Raksha's work. Artisan Design Committees create exquisite
contemporary work based in their traditions. Artisan Pricing Committees
establish fair wages. Finally, artisans participate in sale of their work, linking
them directly to their market.
What Kala Raksha preserves is the essence of art. Traditions are preserved when
they flourish.
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| Location: |
Kutch, Gujarat, India |
| Artisans Served: |
1,000 |
| Number of Villages: |
25 |
| Focus: |
Art Preservation, Education, Health, Earthquake Rehab |
| Affiliation: |
Ashoka, UNESCO, Govt of India |
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Talk with Savitaben Sumar Dhala
Jan commented on November 28, 2010, 12:23 pm
"Hello Savitaben Sumar Dhala,
My name is Janet and I am also an artist.I love to paint pictures of people. A few years ago I visited India and found the embroidery to be amazing . When I saw one of your pillow covers on the www.equalcraft.com website it was so beautiful that I had to order it at once.I am anxious for it to arrive .
Savita , I would like to know what you are planning to make next ? Do you have a favorite design ?"
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| Village: |
Khavda |
| Drinking Water: |
Yes-Average |
| Electricity: |
Yes |
| Roads: |
Good |
| School: |
High School |
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