Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Kala Madhyam - Hearts and Crafts of India

Patua Artist from West Bengal


Chittara Artist from Karnataka

Kala Madhyam is a social entrepreneurship venture which attempts to bridge rural artisans with urban markets

They showcase folk and tribal art from Rajasthan (Phad), Bihar (Madhubani), Karnataka (Chittara), Maharashtra (Warli), West Bengal (Patua), Gujarat (Pithora), Orissa (Pattachitra), Madhya Pradesh (Gond). They also sell iron craft, tribal jewellery, Jaipur joothis, blue pottery, jute craft, bodo skirts, Channapatna toys and terracotta.


70% of the proceeds go directly back to the artisan communities. Their artists also paint murals directly on the walls of your homes and offices, pillars and terraces.

CONTACT:
Kala Madhyam
15/1, Clarke Road,
(Diagonally opp. Clarence School)
Richard's Town, Bangalore - 560005
Tel: 25497538/9845527836
TIMINGS: Mon-Fri, 11-7pm