Mohammad Mainul Islam, SAF Scholar of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts (UMISAA) attended Dubai Art Fair

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News Dubai - 25th April 2017

Sustainable Livelihood

Handicrafts have been a source of livelihood for a large number of artisans in the Subcontinent. This project is an attempt to provide a platform to the artisans who employ organic materials and weaving in their practice. Initiating awareness about the diverse craft traditions of the Subcontinent, the project blends two indigenous craft practices; jamdani and dhurrie from Bangladesh and Pakistan. Engaging the artisan community to create contemporary designs with natural dyes, the vision of this project touches upon sustainability, both in the process and the organic nature of final works. Products range from exquisitely hand-woven, hand embroidered and natural dyed textiles, reviving the flat-weave craft using hand-loom. Protecting and preserving the knowledge and skills is a big challenge and ensuring sustainable livelihood for these artisans is a bigger challenge. With this focus, my aim is to give back to the artisan community by recognising the value of their craft for them as well as society as a whole.


Mohammad Mainul Islam with Mrs. Salima Hashmi
Left to Right Prof. Salima Hasmi, Director, UMISAA with Mohammad Mainul Islam, SAF Scholar of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Instittute for South Asia Arts

Mohammad Mainul Islam Handcraft ExhibitionMohammad Mainul Islam, SAF Scholar of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Instittute for South Asia Arts in Exhibition Hall


Exhibition Hall
Exhibition Hall

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Pomegranate and Indigo

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Indigo

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Walnut,
Pomegranate and Flame of the forest.

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Heena and Myrabalan

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Walnut, Pomegranate and Flame of the forest.

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Indigo, Madder and Alizarin.

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Indigo

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Indigo, Walnut and Pomegranate

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Weave: Hand Made
Warp & Weft: Organic Wool
Dyes: 100% Natural Dyes Using Walnut, Flame of the Forest and Alizarin

 

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 Mohammad Mainul Islam Handcraft Exhibition