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ART & CRAFT
FESTIVAL

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Craft. Design. Lives

25th - 28th July, 2025

12PM to 9PM

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in collaboration

Dive into India’s rich craft heritage at this vibrant 4-day celebration.

Meet authentic artisans, shop unique handcrafted goods, join engaging workshops, and enjoy live entertainment. ​

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FOR ALL !!

Impact of the Art of Happyness Utsav

25 artisans

Rs. 19 lakh+ revenue generated by the artisans

20 crafts supported

A celebration of heritage, sustainability, and intelligent design.

A celebration of heritage, sustainability, and intelligent design.

This is a handcrafted kandeel — a unique chandelier and centerpiece of a stunning installation at Nexus Seawoods, in collaboration with EkiBeki Association.

This is a part of the Art of Happyness Utsav held in July 2025, that transformed Nexus Seawoods into a cultural haven with over 25 curated stalls showcasing handcrafted products by talented women artisans from across the country. 

At its heart are traditional Bohada masks from Nashik, Maharashtra — a rare papier-mâché art form, preserved and practiced by just one family and five artisans. These masks honor vibrant folk traditions and celebrate Maharashtra’s rich storytelling culture.

The ropes you see? They’re made from preloved sarees, created in partnership with Jungola — a brand that reimagines India’s ecological heritage through lifestyle products like matka, surahi, jaali, and morha.

Integrated lighting within the frame radiates outward, casting expressive patterns of light and shadow — enhancing the immersive experience and deepening the dialogue between tradition and innovation.

More than just an installation —

This is a living legacy of Indian craftsmanship.

It champions:

  • Grassroots empowerment
     

  • Ecological responsibility
     

  • Sustained artisanal livelihoods
     

A bold vision of sustainable design, rooted in culture.

Bohada Masks
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Shopping authentic crafts

The Art of Happyness Utsav transforms Nexus Seawoods into a cultural haven with over 25 curated stalls showcasing handcrafted products by talented women artisans from across the country.

 

This initiative is designed to build direct connections between traditional artisans and urban India—so artisans can access new markets and meet their consumers face-to-face. There are no middlemen involved, and this is a not-for-profit collaboration to support livelihoods, celebrate handmade crafts, and sustain cultural heritage.

From woven baskets and ceramics to contemporary jewelry, hand-painted stationery, and eco-friendly toys, each product is a testament to tradition reimagined for modern tastes.

Come, support this journey of craft and connection.

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Sholapith

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Banjara 

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Bhill painting

and more....

What to expect

- Woven Baskets in Sabai Grass with KadamHaat and Sahana Reed: Bringing natural fibre based homedecor, dining and lifestyle products made from ingenious grasses grown all over India. 


-  Ceramicware from Kuprkabi- a design house and a social enterprise with an exquisite collection, that supports women and school dropouts from underprivileged sectors of society by offering them training

- Handmade Paper from Elephant Poo Paper- Environment friendly products that creates employment for local women

- Ikkat Sarees- Srinath Fabrics is a family‑run, artisan-led brand based in Pochampalli, Telangana. Browse the saris, dupattas, stoles, and fabrics dyed with azo‑free, natural colors

- reChakra recycled plastics- reCharkha is a purpose‑driven brand that transforms plastic waste into beautiful handcrafted products, while preserving traditional spins and looms and uplifting rural artisans

- Recycled denin bags with Dwij: In present times, most of textiles are incinerated or dumped into landfills. 'dwij' was founded with a mission to manufacture & promote circular lifestyle products made from upcycled garments.

- Banjara Embroidery- Banjara Embroidery is a centuries-old folk art celebrated for its vibrant colors, intricate stitches, reflective mirrorwork, and rich cultural symbolism. Once practical tribal attire, it’s now finding new life supporting the women who continue this living heritage.

- Sholapith flowers- Shola is the inside, or pith, of weeds that grow in the mangrove areas of Bengal, Orissa and Assam.Traditionally, shola was used to embellish statues of gods and goddesses, as hanging decor and as headgear for weddings, now extended to beautiful home decor

- Patachitra, Bhil, Gond paintings- from the original artisans, who have spent years mastering their craft under their own ancestors. Each artisan has a story to tell, each painting depicts the story of the land

-and many more, each carefully curated for its authenticity, and relevance to modern lives

Hands behind the crafts

These hands once shaped heritage. Now, many artisans have faded into the shadows, taking up unskilled labor jobs in cities. Lost in the crowds, they lift bricks instead of brushes. At EkiBeki, we bring those hands back— back to clay, to copper, to color. Back to dignity.

Come meet some of the hands that are reviving India's soul—one craft at a time. Your support truly matters. 

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Choti Tekam

After moving to Bhopal post-marriage, Choti was inspired by the city’s artists and began painting deer, her favourite.

Art form: Gond 

Rupsona learnt her craft from her grandmother and father. She uses natural colours to depict folk songs and stories.

Art form: Pattachitra

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Rupsona

 Chitrakar 

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Dhuli Katara

Dhuli, Managing four children, flourishing art practice, paints daily and draws inspiration from everyday life & nature

Art form: Bhill

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and more....

EkiBeki Workshops

Each workshop is like stepping into a human library, where you can learn not only the craft but also the deep-rooted traditions, challenges, and journeys behind it.

It’s more than just a class—it’s an opportunity to dive into the stories and lives of those who keep these skills and histories alive. We deliberately keep each workshop small, to encourage meaningful conversations.

Hurry, each workshop has limited seats. 

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Workshop tickets

Live performances -The Traditional way

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Chitrakathi Puppet Show and Storytelling

25 Jul 2025, 12:00 pm

When Wall dance

26th July, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

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Mark your calendar !!

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Workshops

Live Performance

July 2025

25

Friday

26

Saturday

27

Sunday

28

Monday

Gond Painting

​1PM to 3PM 

When Walls Dance

​7PM to 8PM 

When Walls Dance

​8:30PM to 9:30PM 

12 PM

1 PM

2 PM

3 PM

4 PM

5 PM

6 PM

7 PM

8 PM

9 PM

Sholapithflower

​3:30PM to 5PM 

Chitrakathi Puppetry Show

Chitrakathi Puppetry Show

Sholapith flower

12PM to 2PM​

Doll making 

2:15PM to 4:30PM​

Chitrakathi Puppetry Show

Bhill Painting 

​4:30PM to 6PM 

Doll making 

12PM to 2PM​

Chitrakathi Puppetry Show

Chitrakathi Painting

2PM to 4PM​

Rakhi Making

5PM to 7PM​

Chitrakathi Puppetry Show

Chitrakathi Puppetry Show

Pattachitra Painting

12PM to 2PM​

Grass Weaving

2:30PM to 4:30PM​

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Rakhi Making

5PM to 7PM​

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Rakhi making 

6PM to 8PM 

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Live crafting of the special handcrafted installation- all day

Venue map

Plan your experiences, so you dont miss out on something exciting!

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About Art of Happyness

Most of us are familiar with Renaissance painters, much more than ethnic Indian art and handcrafted!!

As a step towards bringing back the pride in our handcrafted splendor, The Art of Happyness Utsav is a journey of exploring Indian history through our ethnic art forms. This unique exhibition also creates the space for art installations to browse through, workshops to participate in, live performances to enjoy.

The Utsav blends artistry with purpose, empowering rural and tribal women through economic opportunity and cultural pride, while showcasing trendy, handcrafted products that resonate with contemporary tastes. To be held at Nexus Seawoods, Navi Mumbai.

This is a CSR initiative by SELECT INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED.

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EkiBeki is a Hybrid Social Enterprise committed to creating sustainable livelihoods at scale through traditional crafts. Our mission is to identify and revive Indian crafts that are on the verge of extinction, providing artisans with the tools they need to sustain and grow their communities. Through design interventions, skill-building, product development, market expansion, and self-governance mechanisms, we help ensure that these traditional crafts thrive while artisans remain connected to their roots and family.

Craft. Design. Lives
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