ARTISANAL ALCHEMY: NAVIGATING THE ARTISTIC AND COMMERCIAL TRANSFORMATION OF METAL REPOUSSE CRAFT OF VARANASI POST GI-ERA

Sachin Pathak; Dushyant Dave

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.iICETDA24.2024.1259

ARTISANAL ALCHEMY: NAVIGATING THE ARTISTIC AND COMMERCIAL TRANSFORMATION OF METAL REPOUSSE CRAFT OF VARANASI POST GI-ERA

Authors

Sachin Pathak Research Scholar, Banasthali Vidyapith & Assistant Professor, Pearl Academy, School of Creative Practice, New Delhi, India
Dr. Dushyant Dave Associate Professor, Banasthali Vidyapith, Department of Design, Rajasthan, India

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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.iICETDA24.2024.1259

Keywords:

Artisanal Alchemy, Metal Repoussé Craft, Varanasi, Geographical Indication (GI), Crafts, Artistic Transformation, Commercialization

Abstract [English]

"Artisanal Alchemy: Navigating the Artistic and Commercial Transformation of Metal Repoussé Craft in Varanasi's Crafts Post GI-Era" delves into the intricate dynamics of metal repoussé craft in the historical city of Varanasi, particularly in the wake of the Geographical Indication (GI) era. Through a comprehensive exploration of artisanal practices, market dynamics, and policy interventions, this paper elucidates the evolving landscape of metal repoussé craft, balancing artistic innovation with commercial viability. Drawing upon ethnographic fieldwork, interviews, and archival research, it examines how artisans navigate the tensions between preserving traditional techniques and adapting to contemporary demands, while also exploring the role of GI status in safeguarding and promoting this intangible cultural heritage.

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Singh, P. (2019). Geographical Indication status and its impact on traditional crafts: A case study of Varanasi's metal repoussé craft. Journal of Heritage Management, 10(1), 45-58.

Varanasi Artisan Association. (2021). Annual Report 2020: Promoting the sustainability of metal repoussé craft in Varanasi.

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2024-05-31

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Pathak, S., & Dave, D. (2024). ARTISANAL ALCHEMY: NAVIGATING THE ARTISTIC AND COMMERCIAL TRANSFORMATION OF METAL REPOUSSE CRAFT OF VARANASI POST GI-ERA. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 5(ICETDA24), 30–35. https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.iICETDA24.2024.1259

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Vol. 5 No. ICETDA24 (2024): International Conference on Emerging Trends in Design and Arts

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