Awalkhana- heritage, culture, tradition. A community based in the belief that traditional skill and culture should be preserved for generations to come, artisans should be respected and our history and culture should resonate in our everyday.
Awalkhana Institute, an effort to promote ‘Everyday Heritage’, is powered by Neeman Initiatives Foundation (NIF), as a part of its commitment to support art and culture. The Awalkhana Institute is focused on developing, supporting and recognizing various forms of everyday heritage existing among the diverse communities of India. Read More
My heritage my preserve is an initiative to create a discourse around recognizing forms of everyday heritage. In a country like India, heritage prevails in everyday living traditions. Over the period of time we have disconnected from our own forms of heritage. Through this campaign we aim to provide a platform to people to come forward and connect to their own heritage and provide for a moment of pride. The initiative would shape in the form of social media campaigns, learning circles, writing articles, sharing photos etc. Read More
Awalkhana is a team of highly trained professionals, setting aside all else to follow their passion of preservation. If you resonate with our belief, feel free to contribute in any of the following capacities.
At Awalkhana, it’s all about building a passionate community of people who share the common belief that heritage needs to be a part of our everyday lives. We are a passionate team of people in the field who strive to do the same, every single day. Our volunteer program allows you to be a part of operations at team Awalkhana. Every day at the community is a means to engage with people, learn their stories and create a sustainable means to generate income through art that’s passed down from generations.
Awalkhana in its literal meaning is home for motifs in kashida textile. Our vision is to create a platform for connecting people through people's own heritage, giving them their moment of self-pride, helping them reach out to the world, and becoming agents of change and opportunity. If you have stories of everyday heritage, locked up in your household, share it with us.
We, at Awalkhana, are passionate about bringing forward the stories of everyday heritage. Tell us a story that you hold dear and we’ll come up with a design unique to your experience- to commemorate your journey.
