Help keep mastery alive.
Karigar is an artisan-focused craft preservation project dedicated to documenting traditional crafts, supporting artisan communities, and keeping India’s living craft heritage alive through digital preservation and greater visibility.
HOW YOUR CONTRIBUTION HELPS
Providing direct financial assistance and material support to artisans identified through Karigar's Geo-Tag Map and outreach initiatives.
Maintaining the Geo-Tag Map and expanding the Digital Archive to document more artisan communities as Karigar grows across Rajasthan.
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To acquire a painting from the exhibition, please reach out directly. Each sale funds the artisan directly and helps sustain the teaching archive.
karigar.jaipur@gmail.comPartner with Karigar
For institutions exploring partnership, exhibition hosting, or research collaboration, we'd like to hear from you.
Common enquiries
What is Karigar? +
Karigar is an artisan-focused craft preservation project that documents traditional crafts, supports artisan communities, and helps keep India's living craft heritage visible through digital preservation.
How are artisans selected for the exhibition? +
Artisans are identified through field research, craft-cluster documentation, and direct engagement with practicing master artisans.
Can I acquire a specific painting from the exhibition? +
Yes. Please contact the Karigar team directly for painting availability and acquisition details.
Can institutions host the Karigar exhibition? +
Yes. Institutions interested in hosting the travelling exhibition can contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.
How does donating help artisans directly? +
Contributions support artisan-focused initiatives, documentation, skill transmission, and preservation of endangered craft traditions.