Traditional art forms still an important part of our culture: Dr. Archana Singh

Kanpur, 22 October (Hindustan Reporter). Traditional art forms are still an important part of our culture. Dr. Archana Singh, in-charge of Textile and Apparel Department, said this while addressing the one-day workshop organized in the 'Textile and Apparel Department' of Home Science College of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology on Tuesday.

He said that along with promoting traditional art forms like Madhubani and Ikat and women empowerment, it was also to promote the industry. The success of the workshop proved that traditional art forms are still an important part of our culture.

CSA's media in-charge Dr. Khalil Khan said that a one-day workshop 'Traditional Global Art Forms: Ikat and Madhubani' was organized in the 'Dyeing and Printing' lab of the 'Textile and Apparel Department' of the Home Science College.

The workshop was inaugurated in the presence of Dr. Archana Singh, in-charge of the textile and apparel department. The workshop started with the historical introduction of Madhubani and Ikat art. On this occasion, the girl students were first given training on various types of Madhubani designs by the teacher of the department, Dr. Iti Dubey. After which, art expert Parul Aggarwal of Fevicryl Company taught the art of coloring various designs of Madhubani art in an attractive manner.

The second, third and fourth year Bachelor of Community Science students learned with great interest how to paint Madhubani's designs on the pouches. The workshop was organized under the tireless efforts and efficient leadership of Dr. Iti Dubey.