And for a Friday ….. in Mumbai …. visiting the brand new Swadesh Showroom …. some thoughts …some musings …..
For most of us Mumbaikars Eros opposite to Churchgate station was an iconic building housing the Eros Cinema theatre …… favourite place in the Eighties & Nineties for watching English movies & enjoying Beer & favourite Snacks at the many eateries all around Churchgate area …. Including the famous Gaylord …..ooppps…. gone… Eros cinema is gone & in its place is a swashbuckling swanky new showroom …… absolutely World class …. Nita Ambani’s newly opened SWADESH …. a showroom showcasing & celebrating India’s traditional Arts … Artisans with a huge collection of the most beautiful Arts & Crafts from every state of the country …. Kashmir to Kerala ….. Maharashtra to Assam ….. absolutely stunning …. Outstanding pieces … all for sale to promote traditional Arts & support Artisans whose skills have been passed on from one generation to the next ……:..
In her introduction to the concept Mrs. Nita Ambani postulates her Vision to preserve & promote the country’s Arts & Crafts across the globe ……India is home to over 4000 traditional Arts & Handicrafts… with more than 7 million craftsmen & craftswomen who meticulously pass on their skills from one generation to the next ….. a Global Renaissance for Indian traditional Arts & Crafts ……:
It’s a beautiful concept …. Let’s us all support in promoting traditional Indian Artists & Crafts people ….: the involved way ….. the supportive way .…. the SEEGOS way.