Garhwali Topi of Uttarakhand
Project FUEL2018/2018
Project FUEL
India
Garhwali Topi is a traditional cap of the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. It is light weight and an integral part of the Pahadi men's ensemble in the hills of Kumaon and Garhwal. In this video, artisan Kailash Bhatt talks about Garhwali Topi and his story of craft preservation, the persistent hard work behind it and why it is necessary to uphold our traditional craft and carry them forward.
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- Title: Garhwali Topi of Uttarakhand
- Creator: Project FUEL
- Date Created: 2018/2018
- Location: Gopeshwar, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
- Subject Keywords: Garhwali Topi, Sikoli, Homespun, Uttarakhand, Pahadi Topi, Garhwali faishon, Garhwali attire, Chamoli, Gopeshwar, Craft, Craftsmen, Artisan
- Type: Garhwali Topi
- Contributor: Uttarakhand Handloom and Handicraft Development Council (UHHDC)
- External Link: https://www.uttarakhandcrafts.com/
- Project: Project FUEL in collaboration with Uttarakhand Handloom and Handicraft Development Council (UHHDC) brings forth 'Homespun in Uttarakhand' to present life lessons of seven master artisans, who bring these craft forms to life. An episodic series, 'Homespun in Uttarakhand' aims to narrate their personal stories and their passion celebrating the unrecognised & dying craft practices, which need preservation.
- Director: Ajitesh Sharma
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