INDIA has an impressive treasure chest of traditional craft, and it is politically correct to say we must preserve all of it. Actually, that’s tough to do. Market trends change. For any craft to remain frozen in time is to risk certain death.
Here’s where MAATI — The Craft School helps. Working through training centres and clusters in Madhubani and Darbhanga districts of Bihar, the school helps traditional artists expand their repertoire from paper paintings to contemporary textiles, home décor, and modern design.