AMI Arts Festival 2023 - Karigari

Welcome to Karigari, a celebration of Indian craftsmanship. This unique event is an exhibition cum sale of exquisite handicrafts, traditional fine arts, and beautiful textiles. Karigari is KCC’s initiative to preserve and promote the arts, crafts, and textile traditions that have been passed down through generations, showcasing the extraordinary talents of artisans from various corners of India.  

Why Karigari? 

  • Diverse Artisans: Karigari brings together artisans from different parts of India, each with their own unique story to tell through their craft. 
  • Award-Winning Artisans: Our event proudly hosts artisans who have received national and state-level awards, recognizing their exceptional skills and dedication. 
  • Affordable Art Bazar: This is an art bazaar where art products are affordable for the general public. It's your chance to own a piece of India's rich artistic heritage. 
  • A Convergence of Art Forms: Under one roof, Karigari unites 11 states and showcases 23 distinct art forms. From traditional art to crafts and textiles, you'll witness the vibrant diversity of Indian creativity. 

This is your chance to support artisans, celebrate India's rich heritage, and bring home a piece of history. Don't miss this! 

List of Participating Artisans


Traditional art

Name Of Artisan

Place

Craft 

Award

Ram Soni

Rajasthan

Sanjhi Paper Cut

National

Kalyan Mal Sahu

Rajasthan

Pichwai Painting

National

Sneh Gangal

Delhi

Miniature Painting

National

Remant Mishra

Bihar

Madhubani Painting

State 

Nandu Sharma

Rajasthan

Phad Painting

UNESCO


Crafts

Name Of Artisan

Place

Craft 

Award

Rajendra Kumhar

Rajasthan

Molela Terracotta

National

Mahesh Kushwah

UP

Crystal Glass

State 

Mukesh Meenakar

Rajasthan

Jewellery

National

Shyamlata

Rajasthan

Koftgiri

National

Suryakant Bondwal

Haryana

Wooden Carving

National

Islam Mohammad

Rajasthan

Lac Bangles


Sanjay Gehot

Punjab

Leather Jutti


Tanmoy Mahapatra

Odisa

Patachitra



Textiles/Weaving Art

Name Of Weaver

Place

Craft 

Award

Rajkumar Pandey

Rajasthan

Block Print

National

Zahida Amin

Kashmir

Embroidery

State 

Nasim Ahmad

UP

Banarasi Silk 

National 

Rustom Soharab

UP

Durry & Carpet

National

Shyamlata

Rajasthan

Bandhej Lehria

National

Purshottam

Rajasthan

Dabu Prints

State 

Poromita Sikai

Assam

Munga Silk

State

Manish Patel

MP

Maheshwari 

National

Rekha Maan

Punjab

Phukari


Vinod Parmar

Gujrat

Ajrakh prints



Jewellery and Others

Name of Organisation/Artisans

  Place

   Type of Product

Rangili

Kolkata

Jewellery

Aparna and Bablu

Kolkata

Jewellery

House of Bengal

Kolkata

Organic Product