Introduction

Traditional Bastar Shilpi Family Shilpi Gram, Cultural Center was registered on 31 March 1881. Seeing the excellent work of the organization's founder Dr. Jaydev Baghel, 5 acres of land was provided to the organization by Mrs. Meera Mukherjee for the establishment of the craft city, on which the craft city was constructed. Which was inaugurated by Shri Madhav Rao Scindia in the year 1991, which came to be known as Shilp Nagari. In this complex, the art of the craftsmen of rural areas of Bastar division was showcased on the world stage along with getting fair prices for their art works. Craft City was established to promote the folk art works of people living in tribal and Abujamand areas like bamboo, iron, Kavadi, tribal folk paintings, stone, cultural folk art, along with training programs for all craft genres. Is. Traditional Bastar Shilpi Family is a voluntary organization working for the upliftment of artisans, farmers, tribal women, children, Dalit backward people since 1981 in Shilpi village Bhelwanpadar Para Kondagaon dominated area of Bastar. The institution has been honored by the President of India with the "Baba Saheb Ambedkar" National Award by the Government of India in 1991 for its development and excellent work. Since its inception in 1981, the organization has been serving various rural areas and inaccessible areas of Bastar where earlier there were no facilities. By working in these areas, we have worked to take the artisans, farmers, tribal men, women and children living here forward by providing them social, economic and educational benefits. Due to which improvement in their condition has become possible.

Drawing teacher, Magda R.

Community manager, Rosie G.

Drawing teacher, Stevie F.

Having grown up on a farm surrounded by woodland, I am fascinated by plants and natural forms. I express this through my art, which is also influenced by my love of science -- it's true, one person can enjoy both things! My specialism is in illustration and painting.

With experience in early years education and a life-long passion for the arts, I have truly found my calling here at the art studio. I love seeing children realize their creative paths through our courses, and hope that our facilities empower them to express themselves.

I remember playing around with the endless pots of paint in my dad's garden studio, and it's so rewarding to pass on that artistic freedom to the next generation. My educational background is in sculpture, and I head up the creative arts courses here at the studio.