Exhibition for Artisans at Sona Marg (Jammu & Kashmir)
An exhibition for artisans has started at Sona Marg (Jammu & Kashmir) under the leadership of Jammu and Kashmir Womens Development Corporation, Srinagar in collaboration with National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation. Smt. Sheetal Nanda IAS (Deputy Secretary Department of Women and Child Welfare, Jammu and Kashmir), inaugurated by the programme.
Independence Day Celebrations
Independence Day celebrations were organized under the leadership of Kottapuram Integrated Development Society (KIDS). Rev. Fr. Paul Thomas (Director, KIDS) started the program by hoisting the national flag at the Independence Day programms were organized under the leadership of various SHGs working under KIDS. Staff members, SHG members, animators etc. conducted the programms KIDS.
MERCATO 2022
We thank the Management, The Principal Dr. Ajims P Mohammad, Dr. Swapna V. Mohmmad (HOD, Dept. of Business Administration), Mrs. Jasmin (HOD, Dept. of Human Resource Management), Dr. Rashmi P. (HOD, Dept. of Psychology) and last but not the least the staff and students of PG Department of Psychology, the organisers of MERCATO 2022, MES College, Marampally, for their love for crafts and craftsmen. We were proud to be a part of MERCATO.
'Experience NILA LEGACY'
As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, HYAAT Regency Thrissur organized a program called 'Experience NILA LEGACY', featuring the products of the craft sectors formed and currently operating in the coastal areas of the Nila river. Kottapuram Integrated Development Society participated in this programme.
The Training SAMARTH 3rd batch completed
The training of SAMARTH - 3rd Batch was completed at Kottapuram Integrated Development Society in collaboration with Ministry of Textiles, Handicraft Service Centre, Thrissur. In a batch of 27 artisans and 3 trainers, Ms. Bidula P.B (Assessor, Calicut), Ms. Catherine Jose (HPO, HSC, Thrissur) provided leadership.
Chaupal (Meeting with artisans)
Kendra Vastralayam, Handicrafts Service Centre Thrissur and Kottapuram Kids organized the Chaupal event in joint collaboration. Certificates were distributed to those who completed the training in three batches as part of the smart training programme and artisan ID cards were distributed to the artisans. Mr.VM Johny (Inaugurated the event).
VYAPAR - 2022
KIDS participated in VYAPAR - 2022 Business to Business meet held at Jawaharlal Nehru International stadium, Kochi under the aegis of Kerala Government of Industries and Commerce Department. The exhibition, which lasted from 16 to 18, also showcased international standard handicraft practices.
Sarga Vaibhav – meeting of crafts man 2019
One day meeting of crafts man - Sarga Vaibhav was organized at Vikas, Albertine centre on 11th June 2019. It was inaugurated by Mr.Roop Chander, Astt. Director Handicraft Office, Thrissur, GoI. Fr.Paul Thomas Kalathil presided over the meeting. Handicraft promotion officers Mr.Sibi and Ms.Katherin Jose felicitated inspiring speeches while Mr.Roop Chander distributed ID cards for artisans issued from the Ministry of Textiles and Handicrafts. Fr.Jose Olattupurath welcomed all guests while Fr.Cleetus Kochikkatt proposed vote of thanks.
Cultivation of Screw-pine
As the mentality and life style of people are changing the culture of the people are also changing fast. The new generation prefer to have white collar jobs and a land where people were depending on natural resources like screw pine, the plant is no more a raw material for the households and so we need to look for alternatives to keep the plant growing. For the expansion and availability of raw material at local level, KIDS promote cultivation of different natural fibre varieties with the help of women artisans in the cluster.
This makes a sustainable source of income for the women members from economically backward communities and the processing is done by another group of artisans where the Craft Based Resource Centre coordinates these activities, so that the artisans can collect raw materials from the Centre. As the demand for the natural fibre products are on the increase, we found our new initiative prudent as well as relevant.
Women Artisans’ Card for the screw pine weavers
The natural fibre craft department not only offer the artisans employment, but also it supports them with other benefits linked to Government schemes like pension, insurance claim and scholarship for children’s education. This is given through the Artisans Identification Card
Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID)
The intervention of Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) in our natural fibre sector was yet another boom for our artisans especially for the Differently-abled artisans. They came to support us not by just placing order for the products. They organized a special work shop to honour our artisans especially the differently-abled. The programme was part of the new initiative of IIID south chapter called “Go Global, Be Local” with an intention to preserve he tradition arts & crafts of Kerala.
MAJOR EXHIBITIONS PARTICIPATED
- Avenue Centre, Panampally Nagar, Kochi
- “100 Pennungal” exhibition at Gold souk
- Muziris Fest 2017 at Kodungallur
- Friends Fest Exhibition Edappally
- KSBCDC Delhi Exhibition
- Balbhavan Rotary Club,Panampally Nagar, Kochi
- NABARD Exhibition at Mysoore.
- NABARD Exhibition,
- Bamboo Fest
- Shuchitha Mission Thrissur
- Banana Fest 2018, Thiruvanthapuram
Closing Ceremony of Handicrafts Technical Training Programme
Closing Ceremony of Handicrafts Technical Training Programme at KIDS Campus jointly organized by Kerala Handicrafts Development Corporation, Union Ministry of Textiles and Handicrafts Department, Thrissur Region and Kottapuram KIDS was held and certificates were distributed to the participants. Kerala Handicrafts Development Corporation Chairman Shri. P. Ramabhadran inaugurated the function.
Craft Bazaar Exhibition at National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur (NIFT) 2021
Conclusion of Design Development Workshop
The Design Development Workshop conducted at Kottapuram Integrated Development Society (KIDS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Department of Handicrafts, Government of India, Handicraft Development Corporation of Kerala concluded. Rev. Fr. Paul Thomas (Director, KIDS) welcomed the audience. Dr.Saji M .P (Asst.Director, HSC, Thrissur) presided over the function. K.B Babu Kumar (Deputy District Planning Officer, Thrissur) delivered the keynote address. Mrs. Nahita Parveen (Folk craft Designer) reviewed the training.
Tindex 2022
KIDS Kottapuram participated in the Tindex 2022 Industrial Handloom Exhibition and Marketing Fair organized by the Department of Industry and Commerce, Government of Kerala, District Industrial Center, Thrissur, Thekkinkad Maidan From January 13,to 16 2022 .
Conclusion of SAMARTH Training (2 Batch)
The concluding session of the first batch of the Smart Craft Training Program was held as part of the Central Government's SAMARTH Plan under Ministry of Textiles Government of India. The training was conducted at the KIDS Campus for those working in Thazhappaya, Kodungallur's traditional handicraft area. Rev.Fr.Neil George Chadayamury (Assi. Director, KIDS) welcomed the gathering .Rev.Fr. Paul Thomas Kalathil (Director, KIDS) presided over the meeting.Shri. Sibi michael (HPO, HSC, Thrissur) delivered the keynote address. Rev. Fr. Varghese Kattassery (Assi. Director, KIDS)) delivered the vote of thanks. An exhibition of handicrafts made as part of the training was also conducted.
Community Level Workshops
Kottapuram Integrated Development Society (KIDS) has started the second phase of community level workshops as part of the STREE project led by the Fair Trade Forum India Southern Region. The four community facilitators started 7 training sessions for 140 members. Classes were conducted on Design Thinking, Leadership Quality and Marketing.
Participated in Seminar cum workshop conducted by Handicraft Service Centre Thrissur as part of AHVY Project Kottapuram Integrated Development Society (KIDS) was represented by five staff members and twenty members from the hand embroidery training programme.
The Craft Bazaar Exhibition
The Craft Bazaar Exhibition is organized by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Delhi for artisans. The exhibition was held on March 26 and 27.
BHARATH BHAGYA VIDHADA, Red Fort Festival - 2022.
The event was held at 15th August Park, Delhi Red Fort and was inaugurated by the Union Minister, Smt. Smriti Irani (Women and Child Welfare Development). The festival will be held from March 25 to April 3, 2022. Bharat Bhagya Vidhata is one of the biggest cultural events in India. Coinciding with the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the festival, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Government of India, will feature history, art, heritage, culture and cuisine as well as kaleidoscopic diversity and beautiful thematic cultural fusion. Dalmia India Pvt. Ltd. is leading the events.
Launching of Samarth 3rd Batch
The third batch of the Smart Craft Training Program is part of the Central Government's Samarth Project. The inauguration was performed. The training is conducted at the KIDS Campus under the auspices of the Thrissur Handicrafts Service Centre under the Ministry of Textiles for those working in Thazhappaya, a unique traditional handicraft area of Kodungallur, inaugurated by Catherine Jose (HPO, Thrissur). Rev. Fr. Paul Thomas Kalathil (Director, KIDS) presided over the function. Mrs. Dimple Rose (Cine Artist, Youtuber) welcomed the audience and Fr. Varghese Kattassery, (Assi. Director, KIDS) welcomed the audience and Mr. Alan Sebastian (Staff Member) thanked them.
The Thematic Exhibition cum - Sales
The Thematic Exhibition Cum - Sales organized by the Department of Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles Government of India in association with National Design Centre (NDC) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Around 20 artisans will be part of the exhibition, which will be held from March 10 to 16, 2022. Screwpine Products, Mural Painting, Terracotta Products, Straw Picture, Clothing and Jewellery products are on display.
Inauguration of Certificate Distribution of Water hyacinth Handicraft Training
Inauguration of Certificate Distribution of Water hyacinth Handicraft Training, under Ernakulam Kudumbasree District Mission in Kottuvalli panchayath, Ernakulam District, Conducted by Kottapuram KIDS (Kudumbasree's training agency) for Haritha Karma Sena members.