SWIKRUTI
PRADHAN
Adding Value to Crafts x LCF x Selyn Educational Podcast 2023
I was invited to the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, UK to record three episodes for an educational podcast titled "Adding Value to Craft", part of a project with Selyn, Sri Lanka, to educate artisans on how to add value to their craft when selling.
Fashion Filter x Rustic Hue
Episode Jun 23, 2021
Rustic Hue was invited to three episodes of a styling-based fashion series on Nandighosha TV for master classes on styling handloom wear.
Episode Apr 28, 2021
Rustic Hue was invited to three episodes of a styling-based fashion series on Nandighosha TV for master classes on styling handloom wear.
Episode March 22, 2021
Rustic Hue was invited to three episodes of a styling-based fashion series on Nandighosha TV for master classes on styling handloom wear.
Art for COVID India 2021
I joined the nation wide initiative and campaign #ArtForCOVIDIndia to contribute to COVID Relief India on individual capacity.
Some of my personal works like hand crafted Tea-stained journals and Up-cycledGlass bottles were put up on SALE on @artkraft2021 on Instagram which was live for 14 days. 100% of the sale during the two weeks proceeded to Odisha State Volunteers and Social Workers Association (osvswa.org), an NGO that provided free cooked meals by Women SHGs (Self Help Groups) to the needy poor, daily wage earners, indigenous communities and street beggars primarily in Kandhamal and Nayagarh districts in Odisha.
Take a look at the journey https://www.instagram.com/artkraft2021/
PROJECT FANI 2019 for the Crafts Council of India
I worked as a Design Consultant on a short-term project named "PROJECT FANI" for the Crafts Council of India in 2019 to provide financial support and work opportunities to the local artisans in Raghurajpur village on the east coast of Odisha, which was terribly impacted by the super cyclone FANI. I designed and developed a range of contemporary corporate gifts for the festive season by collaborating with Palm Leaf carving artisans and providing fresh design inputs to enhance the existing traditional handicraft techniques of the local community.
Boyanika Fashion Show 2019
Showcased the 'Jugaad' Collection of Rustic Hue at the National Toshali Crafts Mela 2019 in collaboration with Boyanika, Government of Odisha. The collection was about sustainable fashion practices, such as 'zero-waste' and 'upcycling' to convert post-production leftover fabrics after garment construction into accessories and discarded yarns into yardages.
Kiah Fashion Show 2017
Organised and showcased Sambalpuri Ikat and Bomkai weaves at KIAH Fashion Show 2017 in collaboration with Parichay Foundation to raise funds to support girl child education in the rural areas of Odisha. The acid attack survivors from Sheroes Café, Lucknow & Agra graced the ramp for the show along with the showstopper Tisca Chopra, Bollywood Actress 2017.