KARACHI, (MILLAT/APP): Over 60 participants will showcase best
of their handmade work, comprising indigenous crafts from across rural
areas of Pakistan, at the spring edition of Craft Fair series by The
Crafter’s Guild and Firefly here on Sunday.
Organizers to host the Bohemian Crunch in a statement issued on
Wednesday said the initiative to display handmade work of artisans
from rural areas of the country was made five years ago.
With three shows conducted annually, The Crafter’s Guild has
successfully connected young entrepreneurs, independent artists and
craft enthusiasts to display their best of work.
Extensive mentoring and motivational sessions were said to be
also held to encourage the theme “Happiness Is Handmade.”
All participants come forth with a story, why they decided to
pursue their craft or why they currently choose to channel their
thought processes through creative mediums is an integral part of
their journey.
According to organizers some stories are enlightening and
heartwarming, others are outright inspiring and encouraging.
The variety of crafts and the finesse of work is a great
milestone for the local community as it puts an impactful image
(a positive one) for Pakistan.
These craft shows have been bringing together families,
instilling a sense of community and ownership, as well as harnessing
creative growth for youth.
A lot of young women and homemakers channel their creative
energies through these events.
The craft shows have also been a growing platform for art
students or designers to showcase their own line of projects and
handmade work.
The shows grow every year in terms of audience and impact, they
said mentioning that 40 percent of the current year participants are new
to the community.
These handicrafts that are an asset and livelihood for thousands
of artisans, the organizers said craft community has evolved and the
urban craft scene has become increasingly popular.
This year, Bohemian Crunch welcomes its Guild Award recipients
from The Crafter’s Expo 2016, including HunarParay and Pebbles.
Another exciting edition of Bohemian Crunch is the series of
works displayed under Mera Hunar Meri Pehchan in association with the
Aga Khan Economic Planning and Development Board.
Crafts will be showcased by members of the program including
individuals with special needs.