There is tremendous talent in embroidery skills all over India. Embroidery has enriched the day-to-day lives of the crafts-persons while being a source of livelihood. However, the revival of phool-patti embroidery needs to be twinned with ways to find new and contemporary expression in harmony with the needs and aspirations of future citizens of the world, while valuing the traditional. There is also a need to enhance understanding and provide necessary support, including for professional marketing and adaptation to global demands, as the craft moves into the new era.
The statement from an artisan from Aligarh that she would not like her daughter to do phool-patti embroidery, but move on to other work, is a reminder of the need for strengthening strategies for the well being of the crafts-persons to ensure a sustainable future of the artisan communities. It is hoped that this publication will trigger the interest among designers, entrepreneurs and policy planners to help innovate and evolve phool-patti ka kaam to meet the challenges and ensure up-gradation of skills as well as due share of economic returns and recognition for its artisans.
This publication is under print...will be available shortly.
ReplyDeleteDear Ms Usmani,
ReplyDeleteI am a freelance writer and would like to interview you for an article that I am planning on the applique work of Aligarh. Could you please share your email id so that we could get in touch directly. My mail id is znaqvi.amu@gmail.com
Thank you Ms. Naqvi for your interest in Phool Patti Ka Kaam. I somehow missed replying to your message earlier. However, I am now making available shortly the E-BOOK version of the publication as a public good to help promote the art and support the artisans at Aligarh. Happy to talk to you. regards
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