Kalamkari designs win national award for Andhra block maker
The Hindu
Hope the award will help revive glory of the craft, says Kondra Gangadhar
Pedana-based 59-year-old wooden block maker Kondra Gangadhar, who has won the Shilp Guru Award-2018, has earned the honour for his craftsmanship in creating three wooden blocks with teak wood – Arch, Mango, and Pandu designs. He is among the 10 awardees for 2018 announced on Friday by the Ministry of Textiles for their remarkable contribution in the field of handicrafts. Mr. Gangadhar also received a national award in 2002 through the hands of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Shilp Guru is the country’s highest award in the field of handicrafts given to artisans aged above 50. It is presented by the President of India.
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