The Kalakshetra Dance Academy at Chennai hosted a 10 day Crafts Bazaar called Dastkari Haat. They had stalls set up showcasing handicrafts and textiles from all over India. It was more of a central-east-west India affair but quite interesting nevertheless and had all the art curious of Chennai shuffling about in the dust. The beautiful , large , tree filled premises added to the charm of the whole thing but made the pictures a little shadowy and dodgy , still here's a few : (click for detail)
Block printed fabric streamers
Sikki Basket Lady
Sikki Baskets
Mehndi (henna) + Snowmen
Cool Graphic Kites
Bead work Bangles
Patchwork Quilt with the most amazing details
Shadow puppet
Ceramic Ware
Papier Mache ware
Madhubani Artist
Gond Plushies
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