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"The Enchanting Crafts of Bengal"

The 'Times of India' caught up with magician PC Sorcar(JR) striking his trademark pose with a mask as he Inaugurated Urban Village a crafts shoppe at Swabhumi.

Published on "Calcutta Times" Dated 17 Dec'2005

"The Timeless Crafts of Bengal"

“Timeless Crafts of Bengal”, the inaugural exhibition of Urban Village, was held from 6th January to 9th January 2005. The event marked the formal launch of Urban Village and its effort to bring the artworks of rural Bengal to our doorstep. An impressive collection of ingenious and unique novelties, artifacts and utility items were displayed in this exhibition.

Eminent painter Ms. Shanu Lahiri inaugurated the event by lighting the diya. Ms. Saswati Guha Thakurta (Eminent Television Personality), Ms. Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta (Well - Known Singer), Mr. Swapan Kumar Ghosh (Deputy Director - Weavers’ Service Centre - Ministry of Textile), Mr. Sultan Singh (Ex. Addl. Director General of Police) were among the other distinguished personalities who graced this auspicious occasion. Each of them lit a candle and floated it in memory of the Tsunami Victims.

The revered guests enlightened the occasion while expressing their views on Bengal – its arts and culture, its traditions and its handicrafts. Their valuable tips and words of encouragement appreciating the daunting efforts of Urban Village proved to be a huge motivation and stimulant to futures.

The ‘Adda’ session

At Urban Village, often we indulge in pep talks on alleviation and appreciation of our centuries old rural art forms. The consequence was an impromptu ‘Adda’ session held on Thursday, 7th April, 2005 at Urban Vilage’s premises. Eminent women personalities from Bengali arts and cultural fraternity chipped in this spontaneous gathering. Well-known Manipuri dancer Ms. Preeti Patel, and eminent singer sisters Ms. Indrani and Sraboni Sen were present among other distinguished guests.

The respective invitees enriched the audience with their individual perspectives and also acknowledged the noble venture taken up by Urban Village for the upliftment of arts and artisans in Bengal.