NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION

TECHNOLOGY, HYDERABAD
2016-2020

SEMESTER – VI

CRAFT CLIUSTER DOCUMENT

SILVER FILIGREE | LEATHER PUPPETRY

FASHION AND LIFESTYLE ACCESSORIES DESIGN

 INTRODUCTION

This is a piece of information kept to be referred for a particular craft, which is

popular or appreciated by the many. We have tried to make an effort so that
the vast and diverse creativity of both Dharmavaram leather and Karimnagar
Silver Filigree, is brought out with new data of information to the world of
design. Many of which are dying crafts and their craftsmanship remains only
as a memory. For new generation this craft needs to be known. Hence, we
want the people to appreciate, and we want the people to recognise the
craft, its characteristics and quality, what goes into making it and appreciate
the value and uniqueness of this craft.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to thank NIFT director and the faculty members, CC Mr. Satya
Prakash sir for their motivation, great support and guidance without which
craft documentation would have been difficult task. We want to give special
thanks to Prof. Lakshmi Reddy for helping up in learning the techniques of
documentation without which the completion of document and print would
be impossible.
 SUBJECT AIM

The course is to enable the students to work in the rich and varied crafts
scenarios in India and envisage the scenario where the transition and
innovation comes together .this introduces the students to work upon the
concept of co-creation with the artisans. The craft world of India is also the
ground on which many designers create their entrepreneurial venture and
this project gives them an experience towards the same. The around the
skills, materis resources and socio cultural scenarios.
• The objective would be to understand, design and develop new product/s
suitable for a certain market/a new segment, applying traditional crafts skills
and techniques.
• To understand the social cultural and economic aspects of crafts in traditional
societies and the changes experienced by them in the digital world.
• To understand nuances and contains involved in craft production.
• To understand the how craft skills are passed on and have sustained for
generations and changes caused by commercialization, vari0zaton and
alienation of craft products.
 LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECT

Knowledge

• Constraints and associated opportunities posed by the available sill and

material resources.
• Ambiguity around “traditional” and opportunities posed by “new”
• Human dimensions, socio cultural issues of acceptability, openness towards
exchange of ideas provides nuanced understanding and dimensions to the
envisaged project.

Skill

• Material specific hand skills.

• Improvisation in communication skills to fit to an un-organized work
environment.
• Material, human resources & time management skills.
• Issues related to costing, skill and material optimization.
Synthesis

• Capability to comprehend the dynamics of developmental issues for a

traditional industry.
• Leverage design in creating true value and ability to map the value with the
project

1. Craft appreciation.
2. Craft Production and Consumption Patterns.
3. Understanding the role and significance of craft in-terms of history, craft
origination, techniques, material, religious influences, product area, tools/
infrastructure, market, orders, price, packaging, delivery, mode of travel, etc.
4. Case studies presentation in class.
5. Understanding the context.
6. Contours of craft identity
7. Introduction to IPR & GI.
8. IPR in context to craft sector.
9. Role of GI in context to crafts.
10. Method of opportunity mapping.
11. Design brief formulations.
12. Expansion of design brief after specific research.
13. Development of consumer board.
14. Concept development.
15. Concept detailing.
16. Detailing of products.
17. Technical drawing.
18. Mock up development. (if required)
19. Understanding of what “Value Additions” means.
20. Interpretation of value addition in-terms to craft sector.
21. Different types of value addition in context to craft sector.
22. Field visit to a craft sector.
23. Interaction and refinement of developed concepts.
24. Product development with tools, techniques and production methods of
the specific craft.
25. Brief input regarding the documentation techniques in relation to crafts.
26. Understanding of the Documentation of the craft in written as well as rich
picture based information.
1. Aaliya Sheikh

Theme: Matsya-Kasturi

Type of Products: Fall ceiling and wall mounted Lamp

Concept: An amalgam of Hindu mythology, Mahabharat’s famous

love story of Rishi Parashar and Matsyagandha (Satyavati) and
motif/ form derivation of the relevant elements, fragrance of water
lily and stench of a fish, justifies the chosen natural form using
ripple effect methodology. Trend of S/S 20 Kids, ‘Abyss’ and ‘Dreamy
outdoors’ goes hand in hand with the craft’s characteristics while
the symbolism completes the circle.
2. Aarushi Malhotra

Theme: Cacti/Dandelion

Type of Products: Table Lamp and hanging lamp / cactus holder

Concept : Lines and curves

3. Abhay Sharma

Theme: Grasshopper

Type of Products: Souvenir.

Concept: The Tie clip and cufflinks are inspired by the form of
grasshopper. the motifs of silver filigree used have common
elements in both the products to look like a pair.
4. Ajay Kurup

Theme: Sunflower

Type of Products: Lamp

Concept: The concept was to observe the close up details of a

sunflower, like the petals, pthalumus of the centre of the sunflower.
The shapes were derived from the Leaves and Centre detail of the
flower and the square shapes. Thus, as a sunflower, the leaves are
to reflect light so is the lamp.
5. Amish Kumar Singh

Theme: Tree of Life

Type of Products: Memento

Concept: I designed a mixed media product which is wood combined

with silver; inspired from the tree of life and chose a minimal and
simplified form, which includes geometric form and lines.
6. Amisha Yadav

Theme: Fauna

Type of Products: Lamp Shades

Concept: The lamps are inspired by the journeys of the mythical

characters who explored unprecedented territories through their
journeys and their silent observers.
7. Arpit Hooda

Theme: Nature is an infinite motion

Type of Products: Souvenir

Concept: I have designed a souvenir which is a balance of nature

and simple design while keeping the roots of Silver Filigree alive.
8. C Sai Darsini

Theme: Inspired from Fibonacci Spiral

Type of Products: Memento

Concept: To mix 2 different materials Glass and silver, which makes

the glass look beautiful and affordable for people so that sales can
be increased
9. Darshneek Kaur

Theme: Smriti

Type of Products: mini souvenirs ( Broach, table clock )

Concept: building a memoir of a place with promoting the craft

of silver filigree and henceforth building mini souvenirs with the
character of utility keeping in mind of the craft and the expenses
followed by it due to the material used.
10. Devesh Kumar

Theme: Lotus

Type of Products: Lamps(Wall hanging, table lamps)

Concept: Up gradation of Nature

11. Dolly Baglari

Theme: Leaf

Type of Products: Souvenir

Concept: By taking the half side of the leaf, I have designed Earrings
of the leaf shape.
12. Garima Garg

Theme: Fern leaf/ feather

Type of Products: souvenir

Concept: I have designed a broach which is unisexual and has an apt

size and a design for being carried off at various occasions and can
be worn repeatedly. Even though it is a single unit repeated in the
design, it is symmetrical and striking.
13. Hiranyakshi Samyal

Theme : Fibonacci Spiral (shell)

Type of Products : gifting item ( brooch)

Concept : To make something new, beautiful and affordable gifting

item for individuals which would reflect their emotion towards the
gift and help creating brand value and win customers
14. Kartik Sainsate

Theme: Intricacy and Delicacy

Type of Products: Memento

Concept: A memento modeled after a dragonfly taking inspiration

from its delicate translucent wings and mesh like patterns in them.
15. Kiran Negi

Theme: Bird Feather

Type of Products: Gifting

Concept: Feather of bird is believed to be help in communication

and protection. A diya stand made of pure silver to keep the flame
of happiness and light in your home. I have designed Diya Stand and
Hair pin which is inspired from the shape of bird feather.
16. M.D. Aquib Ali

Theme: Traditional/ Culture

Type of Products: Lighting (Wall Mount)

Concept: Its a way of story telling of Gods and Goddesses on leather

through emission of light, it can be in any form or shape.
17. Nimish Soni

Theme: Mayur (Peacock)

Type of Products: Memento

Concept: Mayur is consdered to be sacred and often lucky by a lot of

people and is believed to be good on any auspicious occasion.I have
designed a memento for NIFT which is inspired from the shape of 2
peacocks standing opposite to each other.
18. Nishtha Jain

Theme: Shell curve

Type of Products: Memento

Concept: The shape of shell which follows the golden spiral has been
taken and derived into a insence stick holder and a card holder for
memento.
19. Pearl Bhagat

Theme: Peepal leave

Type of Products: Memento

Concept: Often presence of sacred symbols/leaves/flower is

believed to be good on any auspicious occasion.I have designed a
memento for NIFT which is inspired from the shape of peepal leaf.
20. Priyal Tushar Boghani

Theme: sunflower, kiwi, rose

Type of Products: Wall mounted lamps

Concept: To make simple wall mounted lamps that can be bought

in different sizes and can be easily carried as souvenir.
21. Puja Prakash

Theme: Spirited Charm

Type of Products: Table Lamp and Hanging Lamp

Concept: Repeatedness and Continuity

22. Rajeev Ranjan

heme: Avant-garde Architecture

Type of Products: Table décor lamp & Wall hanging lamp

Concept: As this craft is practiced for a long period of time so

collaborating it with Avant - garde Architechure triying to comeup
with an idea where I can justify the craft with present art and
Design and modernisation.
23. Ritika Chaudhary

Theme: Jatayu

Type of Products: Lamps

Concept: The whole concept revolves around the Mystic bird Jatayu
24. Samragi Saxena

Theme: Peacock

Type of Products: Table Lamp and Wall Lamp

Concept: The main concept is moving from antiquity to modernity

taking in-trend Peacock as inspiration. From its beauty to its
Indianess, peacock in many ways connect with the ideal of the
craft.The designs are mostly inspired by the kalgi and the feather of
peacock.
25. Shivangi Shreya

Theme: Bird Wings

Type of Products: Table Lamp and wall Lamp

Concept: Repeatedness and Continuity

26. Shreya Guralwar

Theme: Lotus

Type of Products: Table Lamp and Wall Lamp

Concept : Symmetry
27. Shreya Sunil Bagle

Theme: Bird

Type of Products: Jewelery

Concept: The jewelery is inspired from a bird wings which gives it a

contemporary look.
28. Shrushti Rajesh

Theme: Rain Drop

Type of Products: Earrings

Concept: The droplet shape has been selected by studying various

types of natural forms. It has a unique intricate traditional pattern
with a basic and a pretty form of shape which would really suit the
product type.
29. Srikriti Sarma

Theme: Geometric

Type of Products: Candle Lamp Shade, Stand Lamp Shade

Concept: 3 Varieties of Surface ornamentation explored-

-Flora(Floral and Peacocks) in Black and White (For candle
lamp shade, for maximum contrast and better visibility)
-Fauna(Elephants) in Red Monochrome (For Stand Lamp Shade)
-Gods/Goddess in full colour (For Stand Lamp shade)

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All dimensions in Millimetres

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30. Sugandh Gupta

Theme: Mushrooms

Type of Products: Floor Lamp and wall lamp

Concept: Repeatedness and Continuity

31. Tamanna Goel

Theme: Nature and architecture

Type of Products: Gifting

Concept: Candle stand holder that create beautiful shadows.

32. Tanvi Gupta

Theme: leaves

Type of Products: Memento

Concept: The silhouette of the leave converted into wings to be

placed over a pyramid to promote growth and success.
33. Trishi Chaudhary

Theme:Snake

Type of Products: Wall lamp and Table tamp

Concept: The trend i have chose is snake. although snake is considered

as a negative element in the leather craft . The tale that supports my
theme is the tale of Krishna and Kaliya naag . Also trend supports
many aspects of the chosen trend snake’s scales support the leather
element of the craft . Also snake has several and deep connections
with our history of Hindu mythology. Snakes silhouette and patterns
also provide different ornamentation inspirations .
34. Tushar Prakash

Theme: Rigid melody

Type of Products: Wall lamp and floor lamp

Concept: Repeatedness, continuity and symmetry