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Science and Technology Behind Craft
The “Science Behind Craft” research connects traditional artisan knowledge with science and technology. It examines materials, tools,…
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Craft Process and Traditional Knowledge Documentation
The Centre documents diverse Indian craft traditions through interviews, demonstrations, field observations, and multimedia records. It focuses on both visible techniques and artisans’ tacit knowledge, including material selection, tool control, quality assessment, and process timing, covering the complete craft journe
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The Centre systematically documents traditional craft practices through artisan interviews, live demonstrations, field observation, questionnaires, photographs, audio recordings and videos. The documentation covers the complete journey of a craft—from raw-material selection and preparation to production, finishing, quality assessment and marketing.
Special attention is given to tacit knowledge: the practical knowledge that artisans develop through years of observation and experience but may not always explain through formal written instructions. This includes judgements relating to material quality, moisture, texture, colour, sound, pressure, temperature, tool control and the correct timing of different processes.
Craft traditions documented or taken up for study include Khatamband, Kallakurichi Wood Carving, Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery, Delhi Wood Carving, Odisha Wood Carving, Tripura Bamboo Root Carving, Bamboo and Ringal Craft, Bareilly Cane Craft, Bagru and Sanganeri printing, Dabu printing, Kalamkari hand block printing, Kutch Ajrakh, Panchmura Terracotta and Bikna Dokra.
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