Module: Creative Practitioner 2010-2011Module Tutors: Wendy Mayfield, Dr. Simon Woodward

Student: Arghya GhoshMA Creative EnterpriseLeeds Metropolitan University

Portfolio of Practice

Inspirational surroundings such as architecture, natural boulders, rivers and historical ruins

Restored Vernacular guest houses run by The Kiskinda Trust at Anegundi

Photo Courtesy: www.thekiskindatrust.org

Photo Courtesy: www.thekiskindatrust.org

Photo Courtesy: www.thekiskindatrust.org

Ilkal Sarees, a locally hand woven 6 yard unstitched garment is losing its popularity fast

Local women who would be interested in the hand woven sarees are rare as they are expensive and difficult to maintain

Banana fibres are the main commonly available fibre which are used at TKT for their various produce

Can the saree and the banana fibre be used together to come up with a new possibility?

Started by TKT in 1997, Bhoomi Society for Working Women is a a group of 15 Self Help Groups (SHGs) that provides means of financial independence for it’s members. Each SHG works in different creative areas, such as weaving, crocheting, banana fiber rope making, tailoring etc. Today Bhoomi Society has grown to a strength of around 200 women, who are all skilled in a particular creative field and who regularly work (directly and indirectly) with designers. As news of Bhoomi Society’s success has spread, more women have shown an interest and TKT has plans to expand to around 500 women in the near future.

Bhoomi Society for Working Women

Varalaxmi, who is associated with Bhoomi Society since its inception is the main coordinator for the society today.

Today TKT has proposed The Bhoomi Society to be independent which will make its members to take more responsibility and be stake holders of their own enterprise.

Members of The Bhoomi Society

Some of the markets at Hampi where the produce of The Bhoomi Society can possibly be positioned!

Encroached heritage sites where one can experience Hampi’s thriving tourist market

TKT’s craft shop is beautifully positioned and attracts many tourists during the winter (Tourist season)

TKT’s founder trustee Ms. Shama Pawar wishes to create an exotic bazaar experience at this site where the performing arts will mingle with the traditional market to provide an unique experience to the visitors

Anegundi Santhe, an unique full moon festival conceived by Shamaji gives an opportunity for the visitors to know the local essence of crafts, foods, performing arts and many more layers of local culture.

Prototypes produced during the Design Development workshop at TKT with the Bhoomi Society

Shoulder bag in Crochet with fragments of saree

Evening bag with the filled in cotton beads and braided handle in fragments of Saree

Shoulder bag in Crochet with fragments of saree

Shoulder bag in Crochet with fragments of saree

Shopping bag with crochet saree fragments and cane

Shopping bag with crochet saree fragments and cane

Crochet Sling bag

Crochet Sling bag

Crochet Sling bag

Crochet Banana Sling bag with local dry flower beads

Crochet Banana shoulder bag for college goers

Shopping bag in Banana, fragments of saree and cane

Ascent shoulder bag in crochet

Evening string bag in recycled saree

Table top storage in Banana and saree fragments

Ilkal Cushions 01

Ilkal Cushions 02

Ilkal Cushions 03

Ilkal Cushions 03