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| Shakil Ahmed Kasambhai Khatri l Batik l Attended Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya in year 2009 |
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Shakil Ahmed Kasambhai Khatri
Traditional Art: Batik
Born: 1/11/1981
Education: 10th Std
Address: Mundra,
Ta. Mundra, Kutch 370 421
Mobile: 94288 96230
Email:
shakilkhatri2009@gmail.com
Blog:
www.neelbatik.blogspot.co.uk
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Shakil Ahmed says
“Tradition runs in our blood, and we can develop it further with
the use of new technologies.” |
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Shakil’s family, from Mundra city, has been printing traditional Batik work for five generations. Until 2004, his family was famous as
the Ghaniwla family, a joint family of 70 people under one roof. The family owns several shops in Mundra and Bhuj. Today, Shakil’s
immediate family has a separate Batik workshop. Shakil completed most of his studies in Mundra. The subject he liked the most was
drawing, and what he liked least was mathematics. However, he handled the business part of his craft while he was studying. Shakil
learned batik from his father and uncle when he was 17. His natural inclination towards drawing helped him prepare new block
designs, which is his specialty. Shakil has little experience with workshops or exhibitions. He attended only one local function in
Gandhidham. He tried to associate himself with NGOs but did not find it worthwhile til now.
Shakil likes traditional designs, and has collected many examples. He feels that design depends on product. The placement of motif
and use of colour are important to good design. Shakil feels that a good artisan should focus on quality. He should prepare new
designs according to the market but based on a clear understanding of his tradition.
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