Design Education for Artisans of Kutch India
Organization information
Somaiya Kala Vidya, a division of K.J. Somaiya Gujarat Trust
Location: Adipur, Kutch, India
Summary
Traditional artisans rarely have the opportunity to use their creative capacity. Considered workers, they are given designs and paid labor wages. The SKV design course teaches artisans to innovate within their traditions, reach new markets, and earn well. Graduates gain dramatic confidence, and earn respect as well as money. Artisans' children find pride in their heritage. Traditions thrive. The market also wins with increased diversity of excellent designs. Important Notice about Projects in India: We expect that there will be significant delays in getting funds to this project due to new regulatory requirements that impact GlobalGiving's ability to disburse to Indian-banked organizations. GlobalGiving is working hard to address the issue, but there is a chance that we will be unable to disburse funds to this project. If we cannot disburse funds, donations to this project may be reallocated to another organization per our terms and conditions.
Project locations
India