In line with the objective of our School, namely nurturing our students in a holistic environment, excursions are a fundamental complement to classroom learning. Towards this end, a visit to the National Crafts Museum was planned for the students of class III on 30 July 2019. The one hundred and forty-five strong group was accompanied by five teachers.
A short film about the museum, one of the oldest museums of Delhi as well as a hub of art and craft, was shown to the students a day prior to the visit. It aimed at familiarising the children with what they could expect to see at the museum, chiefly Indias traditional handicrafts. The viewing generated much curiosity for the rich cultural diversity of India.
The visit offered a novel opportunity to observe the different art forms on display in the numerous galleries- Tribal and Rural Crafts Gallery, Gallery of Popular Culture, Textile Gallery, Gallery of Courtly Crafts, etc., to name a few.
[gallery link="file" columns="2"]Upon arrival at the museum, the eager assemblage was ushered to the audio visual room to watch a video presentation on the museum and its uniqueness.
Once the orientation was over, the well-informed young visitors were lead to the village complex that depicted the art and culture of rural and tribal India. It was amazing to chance upon this haven of peace and serenity amid the hustle and bustle of city life!
The students were delighted to see different types of dwellings like the Kullu hut, Gond hut, pigeon hut, etc. They marveled at the skill and materials used by the artisans who built a facsimile of courtyards and shrines from different parts of India.
Next, the visitors toured the permanent exhibition of traditional textiles where they admired the beautiful display of ancient artefacts like looms, traditional Indian embroidered, printed and woven textiles.
The museum also houses an exquisite collection of embroidered textiles like the Kantha, Phulkari, Chikankari, etc from the different states. Students also saw and admired the rich variety of sarees created using the traditional techniques of Bandhni, Ikat, Patola, Baluchari and so on.
The pottery section enthralled the students with its added attraction of active participation in clay modelling. The skilled workers were only too glad to offer their assistance to the young potters as they happily gave shape to their creativity.
The souvenir shop with its veritable display of ornaments, wooden toys, shawls, and embroidered kurtis caught the eye of the young visitors.
The students returned to School joyful and content with a mind full of rich and vivid glimpses of the real India.
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