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Dwarka Prasad

Rajasthan Art

GenderMale
Experience36 Years
Awards 1. Surajkund Mela, Faridabad in 2013 2. Participated in Maati Ke Rang conducted by Ministry of Culture, Government of India in 2012 3. Exhibited his work at Dastkari Haat Samiti, New Delhi. 4. Bal Sangam House, New Delhi. 5. He has also worked for Republic Day Parade, New Delhi in 2014.
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About me

I, Dwarka Prasad Jangir was born in Bassi, a village near Chittorgarh on 5th May, 1953. I grew up in a small town and after forcing myself through school till 8th grade, I devoted myself to painting. I grew up watching my parents making Kaavad and by time I also mastered the skill of this beautiful craft from my father. Working since 40 years, and I have also has participated and exhibited his work in many exhibitions where I showcased my art.

Skills/Crafts

Kaavad

The Kaavad shrine is made of mango or sheesham wood, by a community of carpenters (suthars) in the Mewar district, for the storytellers (Kaavadiyas) from the Marwar district who recite the Kaavad (K

Skills/Material

Wood, Canvas, Canvas and acrylic colours

Skills/Technique

Painting, Wood carving and Painting

Showcase/product

Kavaad

A very intricate art of story telling

Showcase/product

Kavaad Painting

A very intricate art of story telling

Neighbourhood

Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Chittorgarh is well-known for its shopping markets which have a lot of variety to offer like handicrafts, traditional dress materials, miniature paintings, wooden showpieces and crafty furniture, tie and dye dupattas and ethnic jewellery.