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Ø Qutub Minor
i. A UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Mehrauli in Delhi, is a

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73-meter tall sandstone tower.
ii. Its intricate Indo-Islamic architecture features intricate
calligraphy and geometric patterns, representing a blend of
Persian, Indian, and Islamic design influences.

Ø Delhi Haat
i. Delhi Haat is a vibrant open-air marketplace in South Delhi,
where artisans from various regions showcase and sell
traditional handicrafts, textiles, and cuisine.
ii. It provides a platform for artists and craftsmen to display their
products and cultures.
iii. I enjoy the diverse shopping experience and savor regional
Indian cuisine, making it a unique cultural and culinary
destination.

Ø Humayun Tomb
i. The Humayun's Tomb is a magnificent Mughal architectural
masterpiece located in Mathura road, Delhi.
ii. Its symmetrical, Persian-inspired layout features a central
octagonal tomb surrounded by lush gardens and a charbagh
(quadrilateral garden) design.
iii. The tomb's red sandstone and white marble construction, along
with its intricate geometric patterns and arches, highlight the
Mughal architectural style.
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Ø Hastakala
i. It is the National Art & Craft Musuem. It is
dedicated to showcasing Indian handicrafts
and traditional art forms.
ii. It offers an opportunity to explore a rich
array of handmade artifacts, textiles, and
crafts representing the diverse cultural
heritage of India.
iii. Here are a few observations by me:

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• Wooden Kathakali from Kerela
• Kinhal Dols from Karnataka
• Cowdung & clay figures from Odisha
• Paper Mache from Jammu & Kashmir
• Kathputali from Rajasthan
• Wooden statues from Nagaland
• Dhokra Metal from Bengal & MP
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----------Textiles----------
• Khadi from Gujarat, made for cool-
summer wear
• Ikat from Odisha (Tie- dye), Telangana
(Pochampally), Gujarat (Pathan,
Saurashtra)
• Brocade from Varanasi (Jamdani), UP
(Yardage), Gujarat (Mashru Yardage)
• Muga Silk from Assam (Loin loom weave)
• Handloom from Nagaland
• Pashmina from Himachal
• Kani & Sajani Embroidery from North
India
• Toba Embroidery from Niligiri Hills in
Tamil Nadu
• Phulkari from Punjab, Haryana
• Kantha from West Bengal
• Mulberry Silk from Karnataka
• Gagga from Gujarat
• Sindhi Embroidery from Gujarat
• Chamba Embroidery from Telengana
• Suf Embroidery from Kutch
Ø Craft Village
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Craft Village is a cultural and artisanal hub that
promotes traditional Indian crafts and heritage.
It hosts workshops, exhibitions, and events, allowing
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visitors to engage with artisans and learn about crafts like
pottery, weaving, and more.
iii. Iti Tyagi is the founder of Craft village.
iv. Few things I learnt from the visit was:
• Thinking futuristic, slow and sustainable
• Focusing on local stories and presenting designs in a narrative form
• Zarbaft is a type of brocade, which is a tradition of a Iran tribe. An
interesting fact is that it is only made for gifting and not selling
purpose.
• Camel Belt braiding is a seamless garment
• Bazel Brei is a dutch technique where panels are assembled.
• Taking inspiration from god’s design and creation.
• Integrate art into perspective of business in the traditional way.
• Target the audience who are wiling to buy the craft.
• Living the life of both consumer & manufacturer as a designer.
• Designing new products using the same traditional craft technique.
• Evolve the culture then preserving it.
Ø Ginni Garment Manufacturing Unit
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Their buyers are mostly International
There are total of 25 heads and more than 200
people working everyday at the unit.
Mostly they work with knitted, machine made
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fabrics
• They manufacture men's wear, women's wear and
kids wear.
• Fabric is sourced or made in- house or sometimes
sent by the buyers.
• The steps of manufactings are:
i. Firstly, the buyer sends the designs In the form of
Tech- pack, which includes technical drawing or
mood boards.
ii. And sometimes the in-house design team presents
designs to the buyers. The list of required sizes and
patterns is sent by the buyers.
iii. A few prototypes are made, like for photoshoot,
size fitting, PPS (pre-production).
iv. After approval from the buyer, the product is sent
for mass production, where all the employees work
efficiently in a team.
v. From sourcing the material, to cutting it in bulk, to
stitching it in order, finishing, testing, labeling and
packaging.
Ø Marvel Printing Unit
• It is a mass printing unit, where large companies give
them orders in bulk.
• They print around 35 k to 40k pieces per day.
• Firstly they get designs from the buyers, they the
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design in scaled to the required size on soft wares like
Photoshop and coral.
• Then it is transferred on a net block according to the
type of print, which are:
i. HD print
ii. Rubber print
iii. Khadi print
iv. Gel print
v. Pigment print
vi. Silicon print
vii. Discharge print
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fabrics and prints, established in 1962.
It all started with a simple saree border
manufacturing through barter system.
Eventually inventing their own designs, colors &
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patterns on saree.
• In 1972 it was recognized by Asia Art.
• Later they made borderless saree machines.
• Introduced Goz fabric.
• Made checks in 1978.
• In no time they had hit the international markets with
their amazing range of fabrics.
• Till the present day, they have
been introducing new fabric
and prints in the market
every week.
Ø Isa Khan Tomb
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Mughal architecture, nestled within a serene
garden of Delhi.
The octagonal structure features intricate,
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ornate carvings and is adorned with a
beautiful mihrab design.

Ø Red Fort
• Its design features red sandstone walls, intricate
carvings, and a symmetrical layout.
• The fort symbolizes power and grandeur, with
its impressive entrance, impressive domes, and
ornate decorations.

Ø Jama Masjid
• It features a vast courtyard, three grand domes,
and two towering minarets.
• The central prayer hall is adorned with intricate
calligraphy and stunning arches.
• This monumental mosque, built by Emperor
Shah Jahan, reflects the grandeur and symmetry
typical of Mughal architecture.
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