Saturday, October 31, 2009

Dastkar Ranthambore



Dastkar Ranthambore works with women artisans in the villages around Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. Dastkar's distinctive Tiger motif & use of trees, birds and animal imagery demonstrates the communities concern for the natural environment, and in particular, the endangered Tiger species found in the area. Dastkar has been working in the region since 1980, supporting women in their production of patch work, & embroidered products