Craftroots Showcase India's Rich Handicrafts at Grand Exhibition

The Gramshree organization was established in 1995 by Gujarat's first female Chief Minister, Mrs. Anandiben Patel (Honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh), with the goal of empowering women and supporting their upliftment. By connecting women's hands with the art of craftsmanship, the organization has provided a new direction to the lives of 75,000 women from both urban and rural areas, making them self-reliant.

Craftroots' is a branch of the Gramshree organization, founded in 2008, which provides a platform for artisans of traditional and cultural arts that have been passed down through generations in India. It showcases their handicrafts on a global level, creating livelihoods through handicrafts while also raising awareness about the rich heritage of these Indian crafts.
Craftroots has so far organized 7/ exhibitions in various metro cities across India, as well as in Dubai, the USA, Singapore, and other countries, expanding the reach of India's cultural crafts. Working with over 35,000 artisans from every state in India, Crafteroots is organizing an exhibition in Kanpur that will showcase more than 70 different handicrafts from over 100 artisans from 22 states of India. Live demonstrations of crafts such as Pattachitra (Odisha), Lac Bangles (Rajasthan), Glass Art (Uttar Pradesh), and Miniature Painting (Rajasthan) will be part of the event.

The exhibition will be held at Safed Baradari, Kesarbagh, Lucknow. The inauguration will take place on November 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and will be graced by the Honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Mrs. Anandiben Patel.

Members attending the press conference:
Mrs. Anarben Patel (Founder, Gramshree & Crafteroots)
Mrs. Leena Rawal (Trustee, Gramshree)
Mr. Hasimbhai (Tussar Silk, Jharkhand)
Mr. Dineshbhai Soni (Pichwai Painting, Rajasthan)
Mrs. Arpita Das (Jamdani Weaving, West Bengal)

This exhibition will commence from November 15, 2024, to November 19, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM daily.