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Innovation Title: Adding life to a centuries’ old dyeing art - Patan Innovator Name: Shri Kanubhai Salvi , Shri Vinayak K. Salvi, Shri Satish Chandra and Shri Sevantilal Salvi Ikat is not only precious but it is also symbolic in many ways. Certain designs have got associated with and owned by certain social or religious classes, achieving in the process, a sacred presence. Like in many other cultures where certain textiles, dyes and designs are considered appropriate for particular positions within society, ikat holds tremendous significance, particularly in terms of hierarchy. The patterns indicate the different situations and creativity of each country. Some of the designs were created in warp ikat (single ikat), some in Weft ikat (single ikat) and some only in double ikat. (both warp and weft). More Details... |  |
Innovation Title: Preserving a Dying Craft – ‘Sâncî paat’ & Development of Herbal Ink Innovator Name: Bishnuram Handique  Video | For the preparation of the paper, the bark of a local tree called Sâncî gosh is used. |  |