Rural Craft and Cultural Hubs presents Daksha: Crafting Voices curated and co-designed by Swarup Dutta, taking place at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture from June 20- 25. The exhibition aims to bring together local artisans and their creativity by showcasing their utilitarian and sustainable products for the modern day. It highlights local Bengal art and craft including Sabai art, Sital Pati, Kantha art, Patachitra, and more. The exhibition will be inaugurated on June 20 followed by panel discussions, documentary films on folk art, craft demonstrations, Baul music, Santhal puppetry, and more bringing indigenous talent to the forefront on all the days.
Date: June 20- 25, 2023
Time: 3 pm – 8 pm
Venue: Birla Academy of Art and Culture
Address: 108-109 Southern Avenue, Kolkata
Free and open to all