Interactive visits by scholars, and renowned artists helped address further issues
raised by this novel endevour. The entire creative process was documented through
personal interviews, photo and video by School of Interior Design, Ahmedabad and
DRONAH, Gurgaon to be used for purpose of creating a permanent exhibition and as
a base document for further such workshops/initiatives in the space of traditional
arts and crafts.
Rang 2008 – An Arts and Crafts Bazaar
Rang, organized by The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, for the second year
has been promoting local arts and artists as part of its charter.
Held on 19th and 20th March at Hastishala, near Hathi Baithak at the Manek Chowk
provided visitors to Udaipur with the opportunity to see a diverse range of art
and craft traditions from Mewar and Rajasthan. The traditional art forms included
Thewa (An art form that involves the intricate working with glass and gold, practiced
by a particular community (Rajsonis), Kherat (A dying craft form typical to Udaipur-traditional
wooden curios and toys) and Chandi Ki Chapai (Traditional block printing done on
textile involving silver typical to Udaipur in dire need of patronage) besides those
participating in the workshop.
Rangoli – A Food Festival
In keeping with the spirit of Holi, for the second year running HRH Group of Hotels
presented Rangoli – a Food Festival at Palki Khana, the European style café
at The Manek Chowk in the City Palace Complex. Included in its culinary choice of
food, the festival captured the colours and flavours of the festival of Holi. The
chefs at Palki Khana created a selection of Indian dishes. The thematic décor
for the Food Festival reflected the red and white of Phagania, the traditional colours
worn by women during the month of Phagun. Both local and international guests enjoyed
the festival. Holi occupies a pride of place in the calendar of Regal Festivals
organized every year by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation. Ashwa Poojan
and Kartik Poornima are the other Regal Festivals celebrated
Rangoli - A Food Festival
Dr. Devendra Dhodawat, Director, West Zone Culture Centre
inaugurating the workshop
On the concluding day, a participant is seen
demonstrating an art object created during the workshop
to Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur
Maharaj Kumar Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur
is seen interacting with an artist at Rang