Bidri craftsman M.A. Rauf passes away in Bidar
The Hindu
Master craftsman Mohammad Abdul Rauf, a Bidri art trainer, passed away in Bidar, leaving behind a rich legacy.
Master craftsman and Bidri art trainer Mohammad Abdul Rauf died in Bidar on Sunday.
The 60-year-old national award-winner Rauf suffered a heart attack at his house and died on the way to hospital, family sources said.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter and sons M.R. Basit and M.R. Bari, both accomplished Bidri artists.
He was among the few globally recognised Indian artists of Bidri craft.
Fondly called Rauf Bidriwale, he was among the most acclaimed craftspersons from Bidar.
A visit to his tiny shop-cum workspace-cum house was on the itinerary of tourists from across India and abroad.
The Union government’s citation commended his work saying: Tracing back to a long lineage of expert craftsmen, Shilpguru Mohammad Abdul Rauf has played a quintessential role in elevating Bidriware into a contemporary art form without compromising on the traditional and cultural relevance of the craft.
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