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PROF. JAY THAKKAR Fac u lty of D es ig n, C EPT U ni v e rs i t y H ead of Res ear c h, D es ig n I nnov ation an d C ra ft R e s o urc e C e n t re (D I C R C ), Au thor of Naqs h & Ma tra
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T r ad i t i onal Craft v is-a-v is M o d ern Craft El ab or at i on of t h e t erm Space M ak ing Crafts (SM C) DI C R C s f oc u s o n R esearch and Dev elo pment
culture
Small & Medium Enterprise
BUILDING INDUSTRY
cottage industries
CRAFTS
applied arts
handicraft sector
environment
Re v iva l and Re - eng age m e n t o f Space M akin g C raf t s (S MC ) w it h in C re a t ive I n dust r ie s
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Advertising Arts Architecture Crafts Design Fashion Film Music Performing Arts Publishing Toys & Games Research & Development Software TV & Radio Video Games
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Architecture
Interior Design
Ecological System
Natural resources Climate Sustainability Society Culture Economy Typology Function Life pattern Guild system System of working Empirical Knowledge Knowledge Transfer system Material System of Making Tools and techniques Working systems
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System of living
Organisational Systems
Brick masonry
Fret work
Gilding
Painting Wood carving Glass painting Brass casting Glass blowing Glass etching Marquetry
Ceramic moulding
Carpet weaving
Block printing
Discipline collaboration
Research & Documentation DESIGN INNOVATION & CRAFT RESOURCE CENTRE (DICRC) FOCUS AREA Research & Documentation Resource Building Innovation & Development Education & Training Collaboration Application
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Resource Building
Bamboo
Applique Work
Metal Embossing
Stone Craft
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University, Ahmedabad +079-26302740 Ext- 317, 319 dicrc.cept@gmail.com
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Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University, Ahmedabad +079-26302740 Ext- 317, 319 dicrc.cept@gmail.com
Technical Representation
Field Drawings
DICRC
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University, Ahmedabad +079-26302740 Ext- 317, 319 dicrc.cept@gmail.com
The cluster map specifies all related and supporting elements of a cluster. Clusters Map includes Primary key Players that are the artisans followed by suppliers or service providers of specialized inputs such as materials, machinery, services, and providers of specialized infrastructure. Quite often, clusters also extend to customers and laterally to manufacturers of complementary products and to small scale industries related by skills, technologies, or common inputs. Finally, clusters include governmental and other institutions such as universities, standards-setting agencies, think tanks, vocational training providers, and trades associations, which provide specialized training, education, information, research, and technical support. Craft Clustering is strongly affected by three major factors, any of which may actually be sufficient to set up a geographical concentration process and promote cluster growth and competitiveness. These factors can be identified as being strongly connected to cluster development. Geographical factors Historical Events Institutional frameworks
Another striking element of the Bohra Houses which is hard to miss is the cast-iron screens which are locally known as the Ankola Jali that adorns almost every Bohra House in Sidhpur. These jalis were hand-crafted by bending heated iron and joining it using rivet. Once practiced by a large group of people, this craft is known to only three fabricators in Sidhpur at present but seldom practiced.
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All the workshops usually have: a work space where the embossing and base wood carving takes place; a utility space - where the tar required for the mould is heated and the copperplates are washed with acid; and a storage space. Patan is the hub of Metal Embossing, majority of which is done for the Jain Temples across the nation. It is a traditional craft-form in which Idols, story plates, artifacts etc, are embossed in copper and plated with pure or German silver. Also, doors, chariots and donation boxes for the temple are carved in wood and plated with German silver.
Space Making Crafts of Gujarat has over past few centuries gone through stages of evolution as well as decline. Crafts Clusters are dynamic and portray a recognizable life cycle. The life cycle is often described in different ways but can be represented simply as a cyclical process containing four stages:
Embryonic clusters those at the early stages of growth. Established clusters those perceived as having room for further growth. Mature clusters those that are stable or will find further growth difficult. Declining clusters those have reached their peak and are failing or declining clusters at this stage are sometime able to reinvent themselves and enter the cycle again. Dead Clusters- Those which historically existed in a region but with time have ceased to subsist.
For Crafts Cluster Mapping and Evaluation, DICRC has created a methodology for uniform information collection and evaluation.
Jay Thakkar
Jay Thakkar is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Design, and the Research Head of the Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre (DICRC) at CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India. He consults professionally in the areas of visual communication, traditional building practices and craft. He completed his diploma in Interior Design from the School of Interior Design, CEPT University in India. Following this, he pursued and completed his Masters in Visual Communication from the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) in the United Kingdom. He was awarded gold medals for his research work, both from the School of Interior Design, CEPT University and the Gujarat Institute for Civil Engineers and Architects (GICEA). He is the author of two books. His first publication in 2004, titled Naqsh: The Art of Wood Carving of Traditional Houses of Gujarat Focus on Ornamentation was showcased at the Gujarat Governments Swarnim Gujarat celebrations. His second book published in 2008, titled, Matra: Ways of Measuring Vernacular Built Forms of Himachal Pradesh won a Critics Choice Award. This national level award was presented by ArchiDesign Awards for Excellence in Architecture and Infrastructure, organized by the Foundation of Architecture and Environmental Awareness. He has worked on various design, craft and research projects in India and Britain. He has been actively affiliated with different universities and organisations in India, Europe, and Australia; and has published and presented papers, delivered lectures, organised field research and mentored many students. He is passionate about travelling, photography and his culinary skills.
Historical study of the region Create District Profiles in relation to Space Making Crafts Enlist Government Bodies related to this sector Enlist NGOs in the region Pre-field research on crafts of the region Research on architecture of the region
Identify craft forms related to space making Crafts cluster survey Artisans survey Institutional survey and relation building
The ample bamboo resources in Gujarat is one of the major reasons for the sustenance of the bamboo craft sector in the state. From constructing built forms to handmade baskets, bamboo contributes in the making of a vast range of products. The families have no separate workspace. As they work from home itself, their living space is their work space as well.
Patchwork is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. The larger design is usually based on repeated patterns built up with different colored shapes. These pieces are sewn together on fabric having plain background. The applique work is mainly done on households like pillow covers, bed sheets, bags, sari- borders,kurti and other dress materials.
Evaluate Crafts Clusters Analyze factors and co-factors related to crafts cluster Derive Cluster development strategies Compile Diagnostic Report
Stone Craft is one of the oldest craftform being practiced in India. Guilds of masons and stone carvers have existed here since the 7th century B.C. Carvings in India have been done on different types of stones like, marble, soapstone, sand stone etc. From the ornate carvings on temples or sculptures of deities, to making of items like carved panels, tiles, paper weights, pen stands and other articles, stone
Explorations The initial explorations were in testing the possibilities of the materials. The process of turning has a unique quality to it and the aim was to explore this. Gentle and sharp curvatures, undercuts and successive curves were tried out on various sections. Also sampled were the combinations of turned and unturned sections, grooves and forms. Colour as an element is used relatively sparingly in the existing products. The craftsmen tend to work with a set palette even though the pigments are available in all colours. The students tried out combinations of colour as well as mixing the colours on the turning wood to achieve very interesting possibilities. Final Prototype (Partition Screen)
Rachna Ahuja Neha Vaid Richard Bara Mitraja Vyas Abhiruchi
Devanshi Das
Smriti Saraswat
Sagar Shah
Soumya Basnet
Chandraprabha
Smita Aggarwal
Manu Bhai
Viren Bhai
Anil Bhai
Viren Vinod
As a material expression of our engagement with the craft, it was decided that a space making element would be designed which expressed the structural possibilities and joinery as well as being a sample directory of form and colour. Designed in discussion with the craftspeople, we attempted to push the ghodiyos structural system to its maximum height of nine feet, thus allowing for the creation of a partition system, shelving system, or exhibition panel system. The concept behind the prototype design was to bring a new approach of seeing artisanal skills and expertise, and unlock their design capabilities in terms of space making, thus extending the conventional forms to forge new products.
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Government of Gujarat
Local and international collaborations SID Research Cell, CEPT University Tapini Bamboo Development Centre, Dang Rhizome Consortium, Ahmedabad Eklavya Foundation, Ahmedabad Indian Institute of Craft and Design, Jaipur Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands University of Melbourne, Australia Australia India Institute, Australia
Rhizome Consortium
Eklavya Foundation
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Impacts
E f f e c t i v e m et hods of docum ent atio n an d an alysis D e ve lop a dedicat ed r es ou rc e c en tre Ini t i at e t heor et ical and applied researc h G e ner at e awar enes s am o n g so c iety Int egr at ed cr aft educ atio n P ro d u ce innovat ions at va rio u s levels
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Thank you
Jay Thakkar
Author (Naqsh and Matra) Hon. Secretary (IIID Ahmedabad Chapter) Asst. Professor (Faculty of Design) Head of Research (Design Innovation & Craft Resource Centre - DICRC, CEPT University , Ahmedabad, India) Mobile: +91 (0) 98252 99525, Off: +91 (0) 79 26306652 Email: jaythakkar@naqsh.in , Web: www.naqsh.in
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