Mayor Firhad Hakim inaugurates a daylong pre-Diwali exhibition, Soil to Soul - Binding Bengal, organised by the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) in association with Emami Arts and FICCI FLO Kolkata chapter, at KCC Anandapur off the EM Bypass on Saturday. Fifteen NGOs and 25 artisans from all over Bengal displayed their magical handicraft in association with Ek Packet Umeed, FICCI FLO and Mritttika Earthy Talks Foundation
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Some of the items-that were on display at-Soil to Soul. The impactful initiative aimed at celebrating the artistic brilliance in Bengal – be it ‘patachitra’ or pottery. The event was attended by our guest of honour Sudha Shivkumar, national president, FICCI Ladies Organisation and Special Guest, Astrid Wege, director, Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan, Kolkata
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A brainchild of Ayush Sarda (Ek Packet Umeed), Soil to Soul, as the name suggests, connects artisans directly with consumers or lovers of Bengal Art. Ayush said: “Bengal handicrafts have always intrigued me be it potochitro, shola or pottery, and I feel they need to be given the respect and recognition. S2S is my tribute to them”
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KCC chairperson Richa Agarwal expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s event, saying: ‘Soil to Soul is a transformative initiative that promises to be a vibrant celebration of Bengal’s rich artistic heritage while making a meaningful difference in the lives of talented artisans and dedicated NGOs. We are delighted to collaborate with artisans from eight different districts of Bengal and partner with Ek Packet Umeed and FICCI FLO Kolkata chapter to bring this event to life. We invite everyone to join us on this remarkable journey of creativity and passion’
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Installation by kids of Ektara at the exhibition. Somini Sen Dua of Mrittika Earthy Talks Foundation said: ‘We have been associated with S2S Since last year. This year we are the Sustainability partner adding value with curated home greens, pottery, resin art and a line of beauty products totally chemical-free and made in Bengal’
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