Craft document- Kinnal gombe
This project documents Karnataka’s Kinnal idol craft, tracing its lifecycle from local Polki wood to traditional finishing. Through fieldwork with master artisans, it highlights resource frugalness and community wisdom, framing the craft as a sustainable model of localized, circular design.
Duration
2 weeks
Category
Research and Documentation
Deliverables
The output features a comprehensive Field Archive integrating ethnographic logbooks, process sketches, and material samples alongside Analytical Documentation that maps the socio-ecological interconnections of the craft. These components are complemented by a Visual Presentation that demonstrates a deep understanding of the practice and a critical engagement with the community’s shared wisdom.
