Exim Bank in association with National Institute of Design inaugurated a Design Intervention workshop in block printing
EXIM BANK ORGANISES
DESIGN INTERVENTION WORKSHOP
ON BLOCK PRINTING
by Shrutee K/DNS
15th September, 2015: Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) in association with National Institute of Design (NID) recently inaugurated a Design Intervention workshop in block printing & dyeing for the rural women of Achrol village, near Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Over 20 women participants having basic skill sets will be trained by young and enterprising designers from NID at the 15-day workshop. The objective of the workshop is to provide advance training on design intervention which will broaden participant’s perspective and improve skills in block printing & dyeing. It is envisaged that these participants will be equipped to train fellow craftsperson in their community. This activity will also set in motion the process of spreading skills and knowledge having multiplier impact over a period of time. The undergoing workshop will also improve the livelihood and economic status of participating rural women from the villages surrounding Jaipur.
The products with block printing designs are expected to get a modern touch during the training programme. The women participants having combined skills in dyeing, block printing, kantha embroidery and tailoring, are estimated to produce approx 20-25 products prototypes ranging from readymade garments & textiles and home, kitchen & bed furnishing items.
Exim Bank of India through its Marketing Advisory Services plays a promotional role to create and enhance export capabilities and international competitiveness of Indian companies. Exim Bank assists in identification of opportunities overseas and seeks to help Indian exporting forms in their globalization efforts by proactively assisting in locating overseas distributors / buyers / partners for their products and services.
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