DAY 7 in the Series on A Handcrafted Object Of Daily Use
Crafted objects that I use on a daily basis, which are beautiful, functional and sustainable.
This beautifully woven basket was bought last December from a crafts fair at Dehradun. I have used it as a chapati box, but it can be also used to store condiments, fruits or anything that requires a breathable container.
This form of weaving is traditionally practised in different parts of Uttarakhand. I found a fascinating article by Suresh Kumar, relating the story of his father, Shilpkar Dev Ram, and how he came to practise this craft in Pithoragarh. Pithoragarh is incidentally the place that my father's family is originally from too.
This is the link to the article by
Shri Suresh Kumar:
'When is any path in life ever straight?' https://www.voicesofruralindia.org/uttarakhand-ringal-weaving-craft/
Further links:
https://villagesquare.in/tharu-women-revive-their-craft-towards-financial-freedom
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/ringaal-bamboo-weaving-craft-project-fuel/XwVh5nRLhsZKaw?hl=en
