Thesis

Synopsis

CRAFT VILLAGE

Crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to
making things with one's own hands and skill. These can be sub-divided into
handicrafts or "traditional crafts" (doing things the old way) and "the rest".
Some crafts have been practised for centuries, while others are modern
inventions, or popularisations of crafts which were originally practised in a
very small geographic area.

Aim:

The main purpose of this village shall be to give a platform to the

craftsmens to exhibit their talent and also revive the traditional
craftsmaking techniques from extinction
Here the craftsmen shall be allowed to stay for a period of time in
which they can make their way to glory
The village serves as a cultural focal point of the region. The
village design connects it to surrounding structures, yet
maintains a captivating presence through its sitting, massing,
materials and internal organization.
The village should aim at attracting craftsmen to participate in order to

make an impact on the society & the tourists with their . As such, it
should have social facilities and its deseign should attract members of
the community to participate in the building.

Types of crafts

Banner making , calligraphy , canvas work , cross stich ,

emmbroidary,knitting, macram,millinery,spinning
sewing,shoemaking,t shirt art
Metal work

pottery

sculpture

wood work

bookbinding, card making, collage, marbling, scrapbooking , stamping

Basket weaving

Beadwork

Doll making

Etching

Glassblowing

Mosaics

Pioneering

Stained glass

Toy making

Polymer clay

Floral Design

Pressed flower craft

Straw Marquetry

Project Location:

A site extent of about 100 acres located near north guwahati industrial area,
in the city of guwahati has been identified for this purpose.

Objective

The main objective of this village shall be to revive the tourism n culture of
the place
Plus it shall be a place to exhibit the talent of the people who are interested
in the field of crafts
This can also serve as a mode of livelihood for the poor craftmens

Requirements:

a) Selection of suitable site

b) Preparation of overall layout
c) Design of buildings for

Administration

Library

Employment training facilities

Medical centre

Hostel facilities for the craftsmens

Staff quarters

Entertainment facilities

Guest cottages

Shopping centre

Canteen facilities

Banking, postal and communication facilities

d) Design of craftmens work area

e) Design of exhibition area
f) Design of service facilities such as water, drainage and electricity
g) Design of affective road network

Case study

Swaibhumi , Kolkata
Dilli haat , new delhi
Shilpgram, Udaipur
Diezephe craft village, dimapur