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Kirit Chitara, 9th generation mata ni pachedi artist, is one of the participants of the Textiel Factorij . He lives in a community of daily wagers. Since the lockdown in India they have not been able to earn a living.
We have set up a fundraising campaign in order to support Kirit and his community. We hope you can help this community with a contribution.
Thanking you in advance.
Lots of ♡,
Lipika & Eline
Effect of the lockdown
Kirit Chitara and his family migrated from his village Viramgam to the city of Ahmedabad to make a living by creating their traditional art, named mata ni pachedi .
Now, Kirit and his family live in a small mohalla (neighbourhood). He is worried. Not as much for himself and his family, but for the people in his community who, because of the lockdown in India, have no income and therefore no more food. Now that no one is allowed on the streets, every day is a new challenge.
The work people from this community do, are not officially recognized; they exchange rags, transport cement and bricks for high-rise buildings, collect iron waste or make dishes from old oilcans.
Their profession, unlike that of, for example, farmers, is not registered. Therefore, often public aid does not reach them. And if it does, they dare not leave their house to pick up their free meal, in fear of getting contaminated by the corona virus. They live in densely populated neighborhoods and if one is contaminated, the whole community may quickly be affected.
Also, in Viramgam, about 80 km away, people are having a hard time. Although the fear of corona is less here, there is a need for food. People in the city still get food from their neighbors, the village people have no one to fall back on.
Support for Kirit's community
Kirit and his family are relatively better off. He has a recognized profession and status. The mata ni pachedi tradition, which his family has been practicing for generations, has been awarded several times by the Indian government. Their workshop is regularly visited by textile professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world to learn about his art. Last year Kirit traveled to the Netherlands on invitation by Textiel Factorij to give masterclasses.
No wonder, that in this crisis situation, his mohalla and village appeal to him and his family. Even though, Kirit is trying to help the people from his community, he cannot sustain 100 families.
Hearing Kirit’s story about the plight of his community we decided to support them. With this campaign we would like to ask you for a contribution.
Kirit Chitara, 9th generation mata ni pachedi artist, is one of the participants of the Textiel Factorij . He lives in a community of daily wagers. Since the lockdown in India they have not been able to earn a living.
We have set up a fundraising campaign in order to support Kirit and his community. We hope you can help this community with a contribution.
Thanking you in advance.
Lots of ♡,
Lipika & Eline
Effect of the lockdown
Kirit Chitara and his family migrated from his village Viramgam to the city of Ahmedabad to make a living by creating their traditional art, named mata ni pachedi .
Now, Kirit and his family live in a small mohalla (neighbourhood). He is worried. Not as much for himself and his family, but for the people in his community who, because of the lockdown in India, have no income and therefore no more food. Now that no one is allowed on the streets, every day is a new challenge.
The work people from this community do, are not officially recognized; they exchange rags, transport cement and bricks for high-rise buildings, collect iron waste or make dishes from old oilcans.
Their profession, unlike that of, for example, farmers, is not registered. Therefore, often public aid does not reach them. And if it does, they dare not leave their house to pick up their free meal, in fear of getting contaminated by the corona virus. They live in densely populated neighborhoods and if one is contaminated, the whole community may quickly be affected.
Also, in Viramgam, about 80 km away, people are having a hard time. Although the fear of corona is less here, there is a need for food. People in the city still get food from their neighbors, the village people have no one to fall back on.
Support for Kirit's community
Kirit and his family are relatively better off. He has a recognized profession and status. The mata ni pachedi tradition, which his family has been practicing for generations, has been awarded several times by the Indian government. Their workshop is regularly visited by textile professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world to learn about his art. Last year Kirit traveled to the Netherlands on invitation by Textiel Factorij to give masterclasses.
No wonder, that in this crisis situation, his mohalla and village appeal to him and his family. Even though, Kirit is trying to help the people from his community, he cannot sustain 100 families.
Hearing Kirit’s story about the plight of his community we decided to support them. With this campaign we would like to ask you for a contribution.
