Ram Kishore Chhipa
Ram Kishore Chhipa | |
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 Ram Kishore Chhipa demonstrating Dabu printing | |
| Born | July 20, 1957[citation needed] Bagru, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Occupation(s) | Textile artisan, Dabu printing specialist |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2009), National Award (1987), Kala Shri Award (1991) |
Ram Kishore Chhipa (born July 20, 1957)[citation needed][1] is an Indian textile artisan specializing in the traditional Dabu hand block printing technique from Bagru, Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is a Padma Shri awardee for his contributions to preserving and promoting this art form.[2]
Early life and training
[edit]Chhipa was born in Bagru, a region historically significant for its hand block printing. He received training in the traditional art of Dabu printing from his father, Shri Gulab Chand Ji Chhipa.[1]
Career and contributions
[edit]In the 1970s, when the art of Dabu hand printing was nearing extinction, Chhipa dedicated himself to its revival. He began training young people in the technique, ensuring the continuation of this traditional craft. He has over 35 years of experience in Dabu printing.[3][4]
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Awards and recognition
[edit]- Padma Shri (2009) for his contributions to art."Padma Awards 2009" (PDF).
- National Award (1987) from the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)."Press Information Bureau Release".
- Kala Shri Award (1991) from the Haryana Government[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Ram Kishore Chhipa". handmadeinrajasthan.rajasthan.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ^ "Padma Awards". dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in.
- ^ Rajagopal, Rashmi (June 1, 2017). "A look into the traditional Dabu and Bagru techniques of Rajasthan". Indulgexpress.
- ^ "Jaipur: What's in a name? Artisans of Bagru discover it the hard way". March 4, 2020 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
External links
[edit]- Ram Kishore Chhipa profile at Handmade in Rajasthan.
- Padma Awards Dashboard