Development of entrepreneurial skills through training: A Need of an hour

  • Unique Paper ID: 151377
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 552-557
  • Abstract:
  • Traditional painting and art often reflect the culture and tradition of the place from which they originate. They tend to be a reflection of the times in which the art was created. The essence of Indian society lies in its traditions and culture. Painting is a mode of creative expression, and the forms are numerous. Embroidery is one of the ancient techniques of textile decoration in India. Each part of India has contributed much to the style of embroidery characteristics of its own tradition and culture. Today all states in India still continue the traditional surface ornamentation techniques. Therefore a study was undertaken considering today’s urge of revival of arts. This study was conducted in our institute for Home-Science faculty. Students learn subject Fabric ornamentation and Accessory Design. Under this subject, exposure to various textile art and craft is given. Identifying students having good skills of Embroidery and Painting, Practical training was imparted by organizing workshops and Demonstrations for three months. A group of 75 students were trainined out of 375 students of Home Science faculty. Students were made aware of Madhubani Painting, Kalamkari Painting, Kasuti Embroidery and Kantha Embroidery. The main objective of study was to make students aware of background, colours, motifs, technique used in traditional art and transforming it on contemporarized articles. This awareness created interest among trainees for further entrepreneurial opportunities and the products made by the trainees were exhibited and sold through Craft Mela “HUNNAR”.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 552-557

Development of entrepreneurial skills through training: A Need of an hour

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