NAAYAAB: Revitalizing India's Artisanal Heritage

NAAYAAB, a collaborative initiative by Craft Maestro and M3M Foundation, celebrates India's heritage art forms. Featuring over 100 masterpieces from 70 master artisans across 17 states, the event in New Delhi aimed to preserve and promote traditional crafts. Supported by high-profile dignitaries, it attracted art aficionados and cultural enthusiasts.

NEW DELHI: NAAYAAB, an unprecedented initiative by Craft Maestro and M3M Foundation, aimed at preserving and revitalizing India's heritage art forms, took center stage at the iconic Hotel Taj Man Singh. This landmark event showcased over 100 masterpieces from 70 master artisans across 17 states, each an award-winning craftsman of national repute.

The exhibition, held from August 25-26, 2024, was supported by Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation, and drew a discerning audience of high-net-worth individuals, art aficionados, and cultural enthusiasts. A special walkthrough session for the Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO) was also curated, featuring key dignitaries from Algeria, Russia, and Israel.

The initiative, aligned with the government's vision of reviving India's artisanal treasures, provided a vital platform for artisans to connect with patrons who deeply value their work. Highlighting their contributions to India's cultural tapestry, NAAYAAB concluded as a testament to the enduring value of traditional crafts, promising future showcases in Hyderabad and Mumbai.

(With inputs from agencies.)