450 Years of Art & Culture
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Karimnagar Silver filigree work also known as “Tarkasi” is believed to be 450 years old Craft being practiced at Karimnagar, Telangana. Elgandal Fort which is approximately 10kms from Karimnagar used to be the armoury manufacturing unit of Mughals and their descendent Nizams. It was the place for skilled master craftsmen from far distance places, who dealt with different types of metal arts and crafts. The filigree craft was taught to the locals and practiced by the skilled craftsmen of this region. Highly skilled artisans of Karimnagar maintain the quality of work by maintaining pure silver for making these exquisite articles to suit to the taste of the customers. The craft has a good patronize of erstwhile Mughals, Nizams, Royals, and even the local rich.
Karimnagar Silver Filigree craft Cluster received Intellectual property rights protection or Geographical Indication (GI) 2007. O/o Development Commissioner of Handicrafts, State Industry organizations & State Corporations have persuaded consistently in developing the cluster and providing the necessary support. Karimnagar silver filigree has gained the identity with One District One Product for Karimnagar District. Since then MSME, DIC and NABRD have been promoting the craft intensively.
Silver Filigree of Karimnagar Welfare Society (SIFKA) at Karimnagar,
Silver Filigree of Karimnagar Handicrafts Welfare Society (SIFKA) at Karimnagar, SIFKA is formed by a group of young silver filigree artisans cluster at Karimnagar in the year 2008 and it is registered under society act. It's a non-profit organization with vision to revive the silver filigree craft and provide better livelihood to the artisan's community. SIFKA has enrolled about 520 artisans consisting of 90% of silversmith and 10% of other community members.
Karimnagar Filigree already had its own distinctive imagery, motifs, and shapes. It is the art to create an eye-catching and balanced composition or display with intricate floral twines and geometrical motifs. Silver filigree work of the Telangana is more thoughtful in design and more extremely varied in the pattern.
Silver filigree mostly comprises of Customized Souvenirs, Gift articles, Pooja articles, Jewelry, ornamented gift boxes, Decorative utility boxes, Athardan, Pandan, kumkum boxes, trays, Ornate utensils, vases, Fancy wall frames, Tabletop Accessories, Ladies Accessories, showpieces featuring famous monuments, figures of Animals and Gods, etc.
Craft Persons:
The Vishwakarma community, also known as the Vishwabrahmin, comprises five sub-groups—carpenters, blacksmiths, bronze smiths, goldsmiths, and stonemasons. Vishwakarma Goldsmiths community are the craftsmen who are practicing this craft since ages. Late Sri Kadarla Narayana was the first to be honored with National Award in 1967 in this region, since then there have been 8 National Awardees from this region who showcased their excellent skills in this craft.
CORE OBJECTIVES OF SILVER FILIGREE OF KARIMNAGAR (SIFKA) HANDICRAFTS WELFARE SOCIETY:
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To provide constant support in terms of design, manufacturing process and technical inputs to the silver filigree arti-sans in order to carry forward the craft by retaining the identity and authenticity of the products and yet bring in innovative designs.
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To bridge the gap between the Government Agencies, NGO's and collectively work towards the up-liftment of craft and the socio-economic condition of the Artisan/Craftsmen.
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To work towards generating better livelihoods for the artisans, small producers and the entrepreneurs - To revive craft through research and development projects, special projects and any other related activities at Village, District, State, National and International level.
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To conduct Design Intervention Workshops for exploring and creating better products.
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To conduct Skill Development Workshops for artisans/beneficiaries working in silver filigree craft to equip them with new skills and upgrade their skills related to the craft.
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To establish market linkages for silver filigree artisans through participation in various fairs, exhibition and provide effective intervention in trade practices.
Achievements
SIFKA has provided constant support in terms of design, manufacturing process and technical inputs to the silver filigree artisans in order to carry forward the craft by retaining the identity and authenticity of the products and yet bring in innovative designs.
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State Level Memorial Award 2000 (Late Bala Kotaiah state Memorial Award)
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7 State Awardee 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2019, 2021, 2022 (Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation limited & Telangana State Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd, Unit of State Government)
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Award for Excellence 2008 (UNESCO)
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Kalanidhi Award 2009 (Govt. of Haryana) Suraj Kund Mela
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4 National Award Winners 2009, 2010, 2015, 2018 (0/0 DC(H), Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi)
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National Award Winner 2011 (MSME, Ministry of Commerce, New Delhi)
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International craft Award 2020 (Master Artisan of the Year) Indian council of World Affairs (ICWA).
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Karimnagar District Excellence in Silver Filigree Craft 2013 (O/0 District Collector)
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“Shri Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay” Award 2023 Indian Institute of Crafts & Design, Jaipur.
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“Telangana Parishramika Pragathi Utsavam” Puraskar 2023 Karimnagar, Telangana.
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2nd International Gold Embroidery & Jewelry Award 2024 Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
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“Vishwashilpi Ramappa Puraskar” 2024 Telangana Vishwabrahmana/ Vishwakarma Sangam, Hyderabad.
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