Green Ivory – Shola Workshop
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Date: 11 December 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Victoria Memorial Hall
This workshop focuses on empowering women from red-light areas through the art of shola pith crafting. It introduces participants to techniques for creating flowers with shola pith, a sustainable material deeply embedded in Bengal’s cultural heritage. By equipping participants with the skills to create decorative items, the workshop aims to offer a parallel source of income and promote financial independence.
What you’ll learn:
- Basic skills in crafting with shola pith
- Techniques for creating floral designs (Step Flower, Rose, China Rose, Lotus)
- Awareness of sustainable practices in crafting
About the Facilitator:
Conducted by Rathindra Nath Halder, an award-winning shola artisan known for his expertise in traditional Bengali craftsmanship, this workshop provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn from a master of the art.
