24 Aug 2023|Gurgaon (Manesar)
| National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan
An educational visit to National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy organized by ASFDT on 24th August, 2023
Amity School of Fashion Design & Technology, Amity University Gurugram organized an educational visit to National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 24th August, 2023. The creative and vibrant environment at the museum provided an enriching and learning experience for all the art enthusiasts.
The display consisted of a huge collection of different types of fabrics like cotton fabrics, Ikat fabrics, Jamdani fabrics, silk and brocade sarees, Pashmina stoles, handloom fabrics and many more traditional as well as the latest trendy fabrics. The students got a chance to see the unique home decor items made up of wood, bronze, silver, Braids (textile material), metals, straw, and other materials, from various parts of India. A total of 31 students and 2 faculty members participated in the event. The event was been coordinated by Ms. Kavita and Mr. Pravesh Kumar.
In conclusion, the educational visit being a part of the curriculum, imparted knowledge about Traditional Indian Textile and handicrafts of different states, along with the latest trends. Moreover, it encouraged the students to learn about various cultures and traditions of our country and explore the different textiles and fabrics.