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South Asia Foundation

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Kumhaargram: Lifeline of Green Delhi

"¦"¦..Crafting Excellence

An exhibition of pottery items by the potters of Kumhaargram, New Delhi. 

Inauguration by Dr. Karan Singh on 18th April 2012 at 12 noon

 One of the largest settlements of potters in Asia and the lifeline of NCT Delhi's greenery, it is home to some of the finest artisans of the country. Potters whose work will be exhibited include, Giriraj Prasad, Shilpguru; seven National Awardees - Harikrishan; Angoori Devi; Bhuvnesh Prasad; Dayachand; Lachhi Ram; and Amar Singh; and Shyam Prasad, State Awardee among others

The exhibition will also include demonstrations using traditional and modern mechanized electric operated pottery wheels; and a photographic display tracing the history of the artisans and origins of the potters of Kumhaargram village