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exposure visits Exposure visits were organised to three different sites to reinforce the learnings of the input sessions on design, marketing and innovation in the field of crafts. Clay Club, Ahmedabad, India : “Clay Club” is a group of entrepreneurial individuals who have come together to craft beautiful hand crafted products out of clay and other various materials of interest. The craftspeople were exposed to the aspect of studio crafts with clay as a material. Awareness was also created regarding new techniques, tools, equipments and infrastructure used in the craft studio. Fab India, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, India : “Fab India” is a private platform for products that are made from traditional techniques, skills and hand-based processes. FabIndia links over 55,000 craft based rural producers to modern urban markets, thereby creating a base for skilled, sustainable rural employment, and preserving India’s traditional handicrafts in the process. Contemporary craft products, craft-design, quality maintenance of products were some of the aspects that the craftspeople were exposed to at FabIndia. Craftroots, Ahmedabad, India : ”Craftroots” is unique platform that showcases and brings into spotlight the best of craftsmanship from Gujarat.It is an initiative of Gramshree, ably supported by NGO friends - Khamir and Sahaj, aims to empower artisans by connecting them to resources, tools and network of partner members. The successful nature of Craftroots retail outlet stands testimony to the demand of craft products in the current scenario. The craftspeople were exposed to the various kind of craft products in the market and also to the methods of associations with such organisations.
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