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Rebari - 2323 Designs

23:23 Designs supports Rebari Artisans from Kutch.

 Please write to us at [email protected] for Customized and corporate orders.

 For as long as the Rabaris have been on this earth, the Rabari traditional embroidery has been in existence. The difference in the styles gives out the differences in the various Rabari communities that range from Kutch to Rajasthan.

 Crafted by this indigenous community residing in Kutch, this variety of embroidery is known for the use of mirrors in various size and shapes. The variety of stitching styles defined in this embroidery has made the tradition of Kutch Rabari embroidery famous across the world. Along with mirrors, the chain stitch method used to outline the garments decoratively has given this style a unique and beautiful edge over various others in the league.

 Traditionally it is taught to the womenfolk of the place. Very local yet very beautiful, this tradition has its roots somewhere in mythology as well. The Rabaris, in spite of being nomadic, have not shared their traditional embroidery secret with anyone. It is still very much Kutchi in nature.

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Ikat - 2323 Designs

23:23 Designs supports Ikat Artisans.

Ikat is a resist dyeing technique used to create a distinct style of textile patterns. In ikat the resist is formed by binding individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping applied in the desired pattern. The yarns are then dyed. The bindings may then be altered to create a new pattern and the yarns dyed again with another colour. This process may be repeated multiple times to produce elaborate, multicolored patterns. When the dyeing is finished all the bindings are removed and the yarns are woven into cloth.

 In other resist-dyeing techniques such as tie-dye and batik the resist is applied to the woven cloth, whereas in ikat the resist is applied to the yarns before they are woven into cloth. Because the surface design is created in the yarns rather than on the finished cloth. In ikat both fabric faces are patterned.

 A characteristic of ikat textiles is an apparent “blurriness” to the design. The blurriness is a result of the extreme difficulty the weaver has lining up the dyed yarns so that the pattern comes out perfectly in the finished cloth. The blurriness can be reduced by using finer yarns or by the skill of the craftsperson. Ikats with little blurriness, multiple colours and complicated patterns are more difficult to create and therefore often more expensive. However, the blurriness characteristic of ikat is often prized by textile collectors.

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Handmage Toys - 2323designs

"Handmade" is one of the most effective descriptors to help emphasize the quality and uniqueness of a product. Like any other word, though, it comes with baggage and must be used with care. Understanding what "handmade" actually means and how it can be applied is necessary to using it safely. A handicraft, sometimes more precisely expressed as artisanal handicraft or handmade, is any of a wide variety of types of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. It is a traditional main sector of craft and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one's hands and skill, including work with textiles, moldable and rigid materials, paper, plant fibers, etc.

 A toy is an item that is used in play, especially one designed for such use. Playing with handmade toys can be an enjoyable means of training young children for life in society and inbuilt the qualities of empathy in children. Different materials like wood, clay, paper, and plastic are used to make toys. Many items are designed to serve as toys, but goods produced for other purposes can also be used.

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Handmage Toys - 2323designs

"Handmade" is one of the most effective descriptors to help emphasize the quality and uniqueness of a product. Like any other word, though, it comes with baggage and must be used with care. Understanding what "handmade" actually means and how it can be applied is necessary to using it safely. A handicraft, sometimes more precisely expressed as artisanal handicraft or handmade, is any of a wide variety of types of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. It is a traditional main sector of craft and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one's hands and skill, including work with textiles, moldable and rigid materials, paper, plant fibers, etc.

 A toy is an item that is used in play, especially one designed for such use. Playing with handmade toys can be an enjoyable means of training young children for life in society and inbuilt the qualities of empathy in children. Different materials like wood, clay, paper, and plastic are used to make toys. Many items are designed to serve as toys, but goods produced for other purposes can also be used.

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Basketry - 2323 Designs

23:23 Designs is associated with various clusters of Basketry Pan India.

 The Natural Fibers we work with 12 natural fibers in various techniques o basketry and weaving , These are

 Bamboo, Sabai Grass, Banana Fiber, Kauna Grass, Rattan, Willow Wicker, Moonj, Sital Pati, Water Hyacinth, Madur, Screw Pine , Palm Leaf and much more….Interestingly we also support Artisan groups using basketry techniques in Paper and Recycled Plastics. Contact us at [email protected] for Corporate and Customized Orders.

 These handcrafted home decor items can create a cozy & sustainable corner in your homes. Each piece is an antique showpiece for home decor.

 Basketry, art and craft of making interwoven & Interlaced objects, usually containers, from flexible vegetable fibres, such as twigs, grasses, osiers, bamboo, and rushes, or from plastic or other synthetic materials. The containers made by this method are called baskets, and can be designed with decorative motifs of any other art form – geometrics or organic forms.

 MATERIALS

 Materials are chosen with a view toward achieving certain aesthetic goals; conversely, these aesthetic goals are limited by the materials available to the basket maker. The effects most commonly sought in a finished product are delicacy and regularity of the threads; a smooth, glossy surface or a dull, rough surface; and colour, whether natural or dyed. Striking effects can be achieved from the contrast between threads that are light and dark, broad and narrow, dull and shiny—contrasts that complement either the regularity or the decorative motifs obtained by the intricate work of plaiting.

 Coiled construction

 The distinctive feature of this type of basketry is its foundation, which is made up of a single element, or standard, that is wound in a continuous spiral around itself. The coils are kept in place by the thread, the work being done stitch by stitch and coil by coil. Variations within this type are defined by the method of sewing, as well as by the nature of the coil, which largely determines the type of stitch.

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Chanderi - 23 by 23 Designs

23:23 Designs Supports a small cluster of Chanderi weavers at Madhya Pradesh. Weavers associated with us are weaving exquisite motifs, patterns which you might not find anywhere else.

  Chanderi, a traditional, ethnic fabric is known for its light weight, transparent texture and luxurious feel. Chanderi fabric is among the best known handloom clusters because of its specialty in producing fine textured silk and cotton embellished with zari woven work.

 Chanderi produces three types of fabrics- Pure silk, Chanderi cotton and Silk cotton. Chanderi fabric is produced by weaving silk and golden zari in cotton yarn that results in the creation of a shimmery texture. Chanderi silk fabric is famous for its fine texture, transparency and great work in art and design. The buttis and motifs on Chanderi fabric are primarily hand woven on handloom with needles. There are separate needles for different motifs

 Weavers adorn these motifs from gold, silver and copper. Motifs created on Chanderi silk fabric are inspired from nature which may include swans, gold coins, fruits and even heavenly bodies. Currently, modern geometric patterns and other strikingly beautiful motifs adorn Chanderi fabrics. Initially, Chanderi fabric was available in pastel hues but with changing times, color palette of Chanderi fabric is available in a combination of vibrant colors. Creation of unique motifs and sheer texture of Chanderi fabric are the two prime characteristics for distinguishing Chanderi from other handloom fabrics. Transparency of the fabric is because of the use of a single yarn for weaving Chanderi fabric.

 Chanderi sarees have unmatched sophistication and are popular among saree weavers. Contemporary designs in this handloom fabric with traditional motifs can easily be created. Sheer textile, glossiness and fineness of this fabric have triggered fascination of creative minds in the fashion industry.

 Buy handmade gifts for girls online, at 2323 Designs.

To know more: https://2323designs.in/blogs/craft/chanderi

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Bamboo craft by 23:23 Designs

23:23 Designs Supports many Bamboo Craft Clusters and Artisans at Orissa, Assam, Tripura and Maharashtra.

 Bamboo craft is one of the most indigenous and an upcoming craft with the kind of shapes, textures and techniques being evolved in the current times.

 Our Aim is to rejuvenate the bamboo industry developed in India, with the help of our patrons and partners, we want to support entrepreneurship and business models at micro, Bamboo Products Manufacturing small and medium levels, to promote product development and feed the food industry keeping in mind the market demand with this we all together can achieve our Bamboo Mission in india. The most memorable thing is that the perfection of the environment is favorable which totally is eco-friendlly with nature, which is very much needed in today's time.

 Raw Material and Tools Used for Bamboo Craft

·         Knives: It is used in splitting, cutting, and slicing the bamboo.

·         Wood Block:It is used like the Hammer and Anvil or Bench block for work process.

·         Water:It is used in soften the bamboo surface for weaving

Please contact us at [email protected] for Corporate and Customized Orders.

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23:23 Designs Supports a cluster of 40+ women skilled in Aipan at Uttrakhand

Aipan is a traditional folk art specifically made by women of Uttarakhand. This art is done on floor over brick red background with white paste made out of rice flour. The typical art is done on all special occasions and household ceremonies and rituals. It is believed that these motifs evoke divine power which brings good fortune and wards off evil.

Aipan is drawn on a smooth surface that is prepared using wet ochre mud, known as geru, which is red in colour. A white paste is made by grounding cooked rice in water. This paste is known as bisvar and is used to draw patterns on the surface. The women use their fore, ring and middle finger to draw the patterns. Uttarakhand Aipan painting has its unique identity which is always done on the empty walls and on the ground which is a symbol of fortune and fertility. The art form is used to decorate floors and walls at the Puja room (place of worship) and entrance of homes and practiced by many other communities of different region.

Raw Materials: The raw material used is simple ochre (Geru ) color and rice paste. It is mostly women who paint the designs on the floors and walls of their homes using the last three fingers of the right hand. Once the Geru base is ready the artist draws the pattern free hand. Chowkies are made with mango wood and painted with special designs for each occasion. Now a days Aipan is being used in different ways like patterns for cards, wall hanging, cushion covers, table cloths, even T-Shirts. The decorative patterns used to adorn doorways have been adapted for gift tags, bookmarks, clay items, wooden boxes, trays and coasters.

Contact us at [email protected] for getting customized Aipan work products done.

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Ikat - 2323 Designs

23:23 Designs supports Ikat Artisans.

Ikat is a resist dyeing technique used to create a distinct style of textile patterns. In ikat the resist is formed by binding individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping applied in the desired pattern. The yarns are then dyed. The bindings may then be altered to create a new pattern and the yarns dyed again with another colour. This process may be repeated multiple times to produce elaborate, multicolored patterns. When the dyeing is finished all the bindings are removed and the yarns are woven into cloth.

 In other resist-dyeing techniques such as tie-dye and batik the resist is applied to the woven cloth, whereas in ikat the resist is applied to the yarns before they are woven into cloth. Because the surface design is created in the yarns rather than on the finished cloth. In ikat both fabric faces are patterned.

 A characteristic of ikat textiles is an apparent “blurriness” to the design. The blurriness is a result of the extreme difficulty the weaver has lining up the dyed yarns so that the pattern comes out perfectly in the finished cloth. The blurriness can be reduced by using finer yarns or by the skill of the craftsperson. Ikats with little blurriness, multiple colours and complicated patterns are more difficult to create and therefore often more expensive. However, the blurriness characteristic of ikat is often prized by textile collectors.

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Sustainable products online in India - 23:23 Designs

WHO ARE WE?

23:23 Designs & Sourcing is a social enterprise, a brand, a journey to bring change with the mission of connecting people, to products & planet for a greater good or cause. Thus our mandate is

 PEOPLE | PLANET | PARTNERSHIPS

23:23Designs  works in the social development sector with other NGOs, SHGs,Trusts & Societies, Clusters & Social Enterprises through support of Market Linkages, Product Development & Diversification, Project Management, Skill Development & Capacity Building, Retail Management, Business Development ,Education & Training.

 We work in 3 verticals

1. Handcrafted artisanal products

2. Skill Development & Training ,Education & Pedagogy

3. Sustainable Solutions & Products

 We present premium handcrafted products, which is made from rescued or natural materials by using traditional craft techniques. We mostly work with artisanal products which generate livelihoods and saves the environment. Our specialty is to work with the unsung heroes.

  OUR VISION

A world where every citizen can live a safe, secure, and fulfilling life, in harmony with nature.

  OUR MISSION

To create business models that generate sustainable livelihoods in scale-able capacities. To provide sustainable livelihoods to the marginalized communities by leveraging the sustainable & ethical principles & practices. To empower artisans by building and improving upon their relevant capacities through skill development & training to catalyze viability and vibrancy in the craft sector - economically, socially,

environmentally and culturally. To commit to the Fair Trade principles and practices, uphold its spirit and maintain a leading position in terms of contributing to the Ethical & Sustainability movement in India and the world.

 OUR PHILOSOPHY

23:23 Designs is a recollection of traditional and contemporary crafts and all that which has evolved through the generations. With every product, we bring together a little bit of history that was lost somewhere in time. Each of our product beholds a story waiting to be told.

 Principle 1: We are story tellers.

We believe the people, skills and heritage behind each product are just as beautiful as the product itself. These stories deserve to be told and revisited, and we endeavor to be as transparent as possible in the story telling part.

  Principle 2: Our work respects people and planet.

The use of up-cycled, handmade and vintage materials is the foundation for our designs. We partner with a careful selection of organizations and directly with artisans to ensure we are offering livelihood opportunities to men and women equally who need it the most, and that all artisans are paid fairly and well treated.

 Principle 3: We revolve around sustainability.

For our customers, aesthetics with sustainable solutions is the core value of our products.

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Handmade Toys - 2323designs

"Handmade" is one of the most effective descriptors to help emphasize the quality and uniqueness of a product. Like any other word, though, it comes with baggage and must be used with care. Understanding what "handmade" actually means and how it can be applied is necessary to using it safely. A handicraft, sometimes more precisely expressed as artisanal handicraft or handmade, is any of a wide variety of types of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. It is a traditional main sector of craft and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one's hands and skill, including work with textiles, moldable and rigid materials, paper, plant fibers, etc.

 A toy is an item that is used in play, especially one designed for such use. Playing with handmade toys can be an enjoyable means of training young children for life in society and inbuilt the qualities of empathy in children. Different materials like wood, clay, paper, and plastic are used to make toys. Many items are designed to serve as toys, but goods produced for other purposes can also be used.

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Chochet - 23 23 Designs

23:23 Designs Supports more than 200 Women artisans Practicing the Craft of Crochet, Pan India. From Toys, to Diwali Decorations, Stationery to Bags, you name it we do it ,many ranges in Crochet. Please contact us at [email protected] for Corporate and Customized orders.

 Crochet is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials. The name is derived from the French term crochet, meaning 'small hook'. Hooks can be made from a variety of materials, such as metal, wood, bamboo, or plastic. The key difference between crochet and knitting, beyond the implements used for their production, is that each stitch in crochet is completed before the next one is begun, while knitting keeps many stitches open at a time. Some variant forms of crochet, such as Tunisian crochet and broomstick lace, do keep multiple crochet stitches open at a time.

 Crochet craft isn’t ‘traditional’ or ‘regional’ to a particular state and is practiced among women artisans in almost every household, be it rural India or Urban Clusters.

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Basketry - 2323 Designs

23:23 Designs is associated with various clusters of Basketry Pan India.

 The Natural Fibers we work with 12 natural fibers in various techniques o basketry and weaving , These are

 Bamboo, Sabai Grass, Banana Fiber, Kauna Grass, Rattan, Willow Wicker, Moonj, Sital Pati, Water Hyacinth, Madur, Screw Pine , Palm Leaf and much more….Interestingly we also support Artisan groups using basketry techniques in Paper and Recycled Plastics. Contact us at [email protected] for Corporate and Customized Orders.

 These handcrafted home decor items can create a cozy & sustainable corner in your homes. Each piece is an antique showpiece for home decor.

 Basketry, art and craft of making interwoven & Interlaced objects, usually containers, from flexible vegetable fibres, such as twigs, grasses, osiers, bamboo, and rushes, or from plastic or other synthetic materials. The containers made by this method are called baskets, and can be designed with decorative motifs of any other art form – geometrics or organic forms.

 MATERIALS

 Materials are chosen with a view toward achieving certain aesthetic goals; conversely, these aesthetic goals are limited by the materials available to the basket maker. The effects most commonly sought in a finished product are delicacy and regularity of the threads; a smooth, glossy surface or a dull, rough surface; and colour, whether natural or dyed. Striking effects can be achieved from the contrast between threads that are light and dark, broad and narrow, dull and shiny—contrasts that complement either the regularity or the decorative motifs obtained by the intricate work of plaiting.

 Coiled construction

 The distinctive feature of this type of basketry is its foundation, which is made up of a single element, or standard, that is wound in a continuous spiral around itself. The coils are kept in place by the thread, the work being done stitch by stitch and coil by coil. Variations within this type are defined by the method of sewing, as well as by the nature of the coil, which largely determines the type of stitch.

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https://2323designs.in/blogs/craft/basketry

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Blue Pottery - 23 23 Designs

23:23 Designs Supports a whole Village of Blue Pottery Artisans, at Kotjewar near Jaipur, creating delightful home décor products.

 The Blue Pottery or Blue Glaze pottery is an ancient and unique craft practiced in India from time immemorial. Historically Jaipur city has evolved as the main center for producing the famous Blue pottery articles. Later it spread in small pockets around Jaipur. Kot Jewar became the next big center after Jaipur in producing Blue Pottery. Blue pottery as the name suggests is mainly made in blue color. But, with the changing time and availability of new colors, artisans are working using other colors too. The art derived its name from the eye-catching Persian blue color used in it.

 The distinguishing factor which makes the craft of Blue Pottery different from any other pottery techniques being practiced around the world is that it is the only pottery technique that does not use clay. Also the blue color used in it makes it distinct in appearance. Originally blue and turquoise green colors were used on a white base. The pottery is semi translucent or opaque in nature. Blue pottery rarely develops crack due to continuous smoothing of the surface and low firing. It is suitable for daily use and is hygienic. Since it is fired at a very low temperature it makes it fragile.

 Find Unique handcrafted home decor items only at 2323 Design.

 Please make note that Blue Pottery is very Different from Khurja Pottery, also  they look quite similar. People in Jaipur are still practicing the traditional way while those in Khurja have moved on to make the base in red clay and then glazing it in vibrant colors.

 Colors: Two types of colors are used in Blue Pottery

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Batik Work - 23 23 Designs

23:23 Designs supports 2 Clusters of highly talented batik artists at West Bengal, creating the finest and the most exquisite works of Contemporary and modern art.

Batik is an ancient art of wax resist painting. The word batik actually means 'wax writing'. It is a way of decorating cloth by covering a part of it with a coat of wax and then dyeing it. The waxed areas keep their original color and when the wax is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas makes the pattern. This is called resist dyeing. The crackle effect of batik is the most fascinating part that makes it unique. Batik is a process of decorating cloth by covering a part of it with a coat of wax and then dyeing the cloth. The waxed areas keep their original color and when the wax is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas gives the pattern.

Batik printing can be done anywhere but each area and region has its own specialty in designs and colors. Bherongarh and Indore are two places in Madhya Pradesh where this is carried out in large volumes.

Then West Bengal has its own set of Batik Artists, Shantiniketan is a consortium of various art forms, where Batik is also majorly promoted. The Shantiniketan style of batik , stands apart due to its classic motifs and colors.

 PROCESS

Batik constitutes the process wherein a line or a patch is drawn with wax on cloth. This is done so that the surface is protected from the color. When it is dipped in the dye, the color does not penetrate the area that has been waxed. This is basically the resist dyeing technique. Please write to us at [email protected] for Corporate or customized orders.

 PRODUCT

The batik industry is still very much alive today. Apart from making traditional products like wall hangings, dupattas, sarees and bed sheets, the artists are also experimenting with sarongs, scarves, bandannas, wrap-around pants, kurtis and home furnishings.

 Buy handcrafted gifts online india, at 2323 Designs.

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Chanderi - 23 by 23 Designs

23:23 Designs Supports a small cluster of Chanderi weavers at Madhya Pradesh. Weavers associated with us are weaving exquisite motifs, patterns which you might not find anywhere else.

  Chanderi, a traditional, ethnic fabric is known for its light weight, transparent texture and luxurious feel. Chanderi fabric is among the best known handloom clusters because of its specialty in producing fine textured silk and cotton embellished with zari woven work.

 Chanderi produces three types of fabrics- Pure silk, Chanderi cotton and Silk cotton. Chanderi fabric is produced by weaving silk and golden zari in cotton yarn that results in the creation of a shimmery texture. Chanderi silk fabric is famous for its fine texture, transparency and great work in art and design. The buttis and motifs on Chanderi fabric are primarily hand woven on handloom with needles. There are separate needles for different motifs

 Weavers adorn these motifs from gold, silver and copper. Motifs created on Chanderi silk fabric are inspired from nature which may include swans, gold coins, fruits and even heavenly bodies. Currently, modern geometric patterns and other strikingly beautiful motifs adorn Chanderi fabrics. Initially, Chanderi fabric was available in pastel hues but with changing times, color palette of Chanderi fabric is available in a combination of vibrant colors. Creation of unique motifs and sheer texture of Chanderi fabric are the two prime characteristics for distinguishing Chanderi from other handloom fabrics. Transparency of the fabric is because of the use of a single yarn for weaving Chanderi fabric.

 Chanderi sarees have unmatched sophistication and are popular among saree weavers. Contemporary designs in this handloom fabric with traditional motifs can easily be created. Sheer textile, glossiness and fineness of this fabric have triggered fascination of creative minds in the fashion industry.

 Buy handmade gifts for girls online, at 2323 Designs.

To know more: https://2323designs.in/blogs/craft/chanderi

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23:23 Designs Supports a whole Village of Blue Pottery Artisans, at Kotjewar near Jaipur, creating delightful home décor products.

The Blue Pottery or Blue Glaze pottery is an ancient and unique craft practiced in India from time immemorial. Historically Jaipur city has evolved as the main center for producing the famous Blue pottery articles. Later it spread in small pockets around Jaipur. Kot Jewar became the next big center after Jaipur in producing Blue Pottery. Blue pottery as the name suggests is mainly made in blue color. But, with the changing time and availability of new colors, artisans are working using other colors too. The art derived its name from the eye-catching Persian blue color used in it.

 The distinguishing factor which makes the craft of Blue Pottery different from any other pottery techniques being practiced around the world is that it is the only pottery technique that does not use clay. Also the blue color used in it makes it distinct in appearance. Originally blue and turquoise green colors were used on a white base. The pottery is semi translucent or opaque in nature. Blue pottery rarely develops crack due to continuous smoothing of the surface and low firing. It is suitable for daily use and is hygienic. Since it is fired at a very low temperature it makes it fragile.

 Please make note that Blue Pottery is very Different from Khurja Pottery, also  they look quite similar. People in Jaipur are still practicing the traditional way while those in Khurja have moved on to make the base in red clay and then glazing it in vibrant colors.

 Colors: Two types of colors are used in Blue Pottery

To know more: https://2323designs.in/blogs/craft/blue-pottery