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ABUSHAN: DESIGN-DIALOGUES IN JEWELLERY
A Convention on Jewellery from Grass to Gold February 4-6th, 2011, New Delhi, India

ABUSHAN (adornment): Design Dialogues in Jewellery is intended to capture the diversity, symbolism, artistic form in Jewellery and pay homage to the craftsperson from all over the World.

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

The genesis for WCC’s association with jewellery dates back to 2002 when WCC – Asia Pacific Region hosted the Young Craftpersons Competition. The second competition was hosted in India by Crafts Council of India in 2004. The convention included workshops, lectures and demonstrations by speakers and authorities drawn from all areas of expertise in jewellery- historians, designers and researchers, from all over the world. This workshop and convention was a big success.

In her visits to all the five regions - Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and Latin America during the first year of her term as President, Ms. Usha Krishna also realized that the one common craft that could bring together all five regions was jewellery. Considering the previous experience with the success of “Grass to Gold” in 2004, it has been decided to bring together all five regions on a common platform in an event where jewellery is the theme. Thus has come about the concept of “ABUSHAN”.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME

ABUSHAN will explore how common everyday material like grass, wood, bone, metal and recycled materials can be transformed into exquisite jewellery through the skills of the craftsperson /designer.

ABUSHAN is a concerted effort to harness the demand potential of handicrafts both in domestic and international markets.

ABUSHAN is intended to be a collaboration of artists, artisans, designers, scholars and students, an exchange of ideas, a combination of the traditional and the modern, functional and the aesthetic.

ABUSHAN will feature the following:

• Seminars and interactive sessions covering traditional, contemporary and tribal, jewellery. A forum that allows people to understand innovations and promote meaningful dialogue in the field of jewellery, material, design and fashion as they adapt to changing consumer trends. Eminent speakers from all over the world are expected to present papers and debate on the various aspects. The participants will be craftspeople, students from art schools, designers, National Institute of Fashion Technology, National Institute of Design, Confederation of Indian Industry, the Development Commissioner Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and other ministries, jewelers from India, and the five regions of the World Crafts Council.

• An exhibition showcasing the works of nearly 30-40 pieces from top artists from each of the five regions of World Crafts Council will be held. The curated exhibition will consist of exhibits from all the five regions. The exhibition will showcase jewellery made of non precious materials like fiber, thread, copper, glass, horsehair, silver etc. A special section of Indian jewellery will be included.

• A craft bazaar to facilitate a direct interface between craft persons and potential buyers. Sale of jewellery ranging from traditional, tribal and contemporary using material as diverse as fiber, metal, thread, terracotta, wood and recycled materials is contemplated.

• Craft Workshops with the joint efforts of a number of renowned artists and designers on natural fiber, recycled material, beads, thread, paper, horse hair, jewellery from silver and copper wire etc, in a setting that promotes design and finishing techniques through truly multinational experiences. The design workshop will be for 7 days from January 28th – February 3rd, 2011.

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