EkiBeki workshops
At EkiBeki, we are constantly building ourselves & learning from the past for a stronger future. Our passion revolves around the community we have built and we are trying to educate the community around us about dying crafts of India. The word ‘Eki’ amongst all the other beautiful meanings it has, also stands for being ‘united’. We embody Unity in Diversity, diversity of the artforms, crafts, culture and traditions. Most of these art forms are not seeing the light of the day in this modernizing world and the artisans who spent years mastering the art, are losing their livelihood to this change.
We at EkiBeki want to help bring these crafts back, not just to help the artisans live a life of dignity but to also reacquaint the youth to the beautiful culture and history of diverse arts that this country has to offer.
With our specialized workshops we want to share & spread awareness about the cultural value of crafts in the urban markets amongst students & individuals of different ages, interests, sentiments, and pursuits. This will not only change the perspective about Indian arts and crafts in society but will also provide skilled artisans and craftsmen a fresh avenue to earn their livelihood with more & more people coming forward in our support.
EkiBeki Artisanal Workshops
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a series of workshops where artisans share their lives, stories, and skills—creating a human library of experiences for us all to learn from. These workshops will remind us of the rich histories we may have forgotten, all while celebrating the craft of our talented artisans.
The EkiBeki Artisanal Workshops will take place in various cafes across Mumbai. This initiative is entirely volunteer-driven, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing women who have stepped up to coordinate, share their expertise, and give back to the community.
What to Expect:
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Engaging stories from artisans
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Hands-on skill-sharing sessions
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Community bonding over art and culture
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Want to Start a Workshop in Your City? If you’re outside Mumbai and interested in volunteering to establish the EkiBeki Artisanal Workshop series in your area, we’d love to chat! Please reach out to us via WhatsApp at 98202 38227.
Let’s come together to celebrate our artisans and their incredible stories! 🌟
Workshop 1: Madhubani in September 2024
Till 1965, artists in Mithila, Bihar, were little known for their skills and expertise. It was just by a stroke of luck that Mr., Bhaskar Kulkarni, a reputed designer deputed by the Govt. of India happened to observe the drawings on doors and walls of different houses of villages Jitwarpur, Rashidpur and Ranti, all neighbouring villages of Madhubani.
He was so amazed to see these works of art, that he persuaded them to change their medium from walls to paper, with a view to preserving the art. A silent revolution followed, the vegetable dye were substituted by fabric-colors, pastels and other dyes.
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The beautiful Madhubani paintings captured the attention of fashion designers, Bollywood, NIFT to hotel chains that now display the art as murals.
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Shri Nandkishore Jha is a Mithila painting artist and native of Jitwarpur, Madhubani, Bihar. As a child, he grew up among the artists whose beautiful and vivid picturization of folklore influenced him to make it his profession.
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Few glimpses of our past craft workshops
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