Craft Village

Thesis Synopsis

CRAFT VILLAGE

Crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's own hands and skill. These can be sub-divided into handicrafts or "traditional crafts" (doing things the old way) and "the rest". Some crafts have been practised for centuries, while others are modern inventions, or popularisations of crafts which were originally practised in a very small geographic area.

Aim:

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The main purpose of this village shall be to give a platform to the craftsmens to exhibit their talent and also revive the traditional craftsmaking techniques from extinction Here the craftsmen shall be allowed to stay for a period of time in which they can make their way to glory The village serves as a cultural focal point of the region. The village design connects it to surrounding structures, yet maintains a captivating presence through its sitting, massing, materials and internal organization.  The village should aim at attracting craftsmen to participate in order to

make an impact on the society & the tourists with their . As such, it should have social facilities and its deseign should attract members of the community to participate in the building.

Types of crafts

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Banner making , calligraphy , canvas work , cross stich , emmbroidary,knitting, macramé,millinery,spinning sewing,shoemaking,t shirt art Metal work

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pottery

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sculpture

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wood work

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bookbinding, card making, collage, marbling, scrapbooking , stamping

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Basket weaving

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Beadwork

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Doll making

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Etching

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Glassblowing

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Mosaics

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Pioneering

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Stained glass

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Toy making

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Polymer clay

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Floral Design

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Pressed flower craft

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Straw Marquetry

Project Location:

A site extent of about 100 acres located near north guwahati industrial area, in the city of guwahati has been identified for this purpose.

Objective

The main objective of this village shall be to revive the tourism n culture of the place Plus it shall be a place to exhibit the talent of the people who are interested in the field of crafts This can also serve as a mode of livelihood for the poor craftmens

Requirements:

a) Selection of suitable site b) Preparation of overall layout c) Design of buildings for 

Administration

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Library

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Employment training facilities

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Medical centre

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Hostel facilities for the craftsmens

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Staff quarters

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Entertainment facilities

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Guest cottages

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Shopping centre

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Canteen facilities

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Banking, postal and communication facilities

d) Design of craftmens work area e) Design of exhibition area f) Design of service facilities such as water, drainage and electricity g) Design of affective road network

Case study

Swaibhumi , Kolkata Dilli haat , new delhi Shilpgram, Udaipur Diezephe craft village, dimapur