Unique Finds

Most pieces at Kunj are one of a kind but here are our picks:

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tell the story behind it," she says. Or as Sunil Sethi, head of Fashion Design Council of India, says: "Traditional crafts need an image makeover. People have those old memories attached with traditional crafts, the metal peacock, old silk saris, things they have grown seeing in their grandparents' house. That's not to say that they are not important, but it's also important to constantly refresh. A lot of our Indian designers are doing that, but when you do a more collective effort, the message reaches a bigger audience."

To ensure that Kunj also functions as a knowledge space, artisans have been invited by the ministry to set up their looms and workspaces inside the premises where they sell their creations and offer visitors a hands-on experience.