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Shilp Guru and National Awards conferred to master craftspersons

Posted On: 28 NOV 2022 3:23PM by PIB Delhi

30 Shilp Guru Awards and 78 National Awards for the year 2017, 2018 and 2019 were presented to master craftspersons, 36 of whom are women, here today. The main objective of the awards is to give recognition for their excellence in craftsmanship and valuable contribution to Indian Handicrafts and textiles sector.

The Shilp Guru Awards are given to legendary master craftspersons in recognition of excellent craftsmanship, product excellence and the role played by them as gurus in the continuance of crafts to other trainee artisans as a vital part of traditional heritage. The Awards were started in 2002, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the resurgence of Handicrafts in India. The Award consists of a gold coin, Rs.2.00 lakhs prize money, a Tamrapatra, a shawl and a certificate. 30 Shilp Gurus have been selected for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 out of whom 24 are male and 06 are female.

The National Awards are being awarded since 1965 for outstanding craftsmanship in different craft categories. The main crafts for which the Awards have been given are Metal Engraving, Chikan Hand Embroidery, Khurja Blue Pottery, Mata Ni Pachedi Kalamkari, Bandhani, Tie & Dye ,Hand Block Bagh Print, Warli Art, Stone Dust Painting , Sozni Hand Embroidery, Terracotta, Tanjore Painting, Sholapith, Kantha Hand Embroidery, Palm leaf Engraving, Brass wire inlay on wood, Wood Tarkashi, Madhubani Painting, Gold Leaf Painting , straw craft etc. The Award consists of Rs.1.00 lakh prize money, a Tamrapatra, a Shawl and a certificate.  78 craftspersons have been selected for the National Awards for the year 2017, 2018 and 2019 including 02 design innovation awards where a designer and artisan collaborate to create a unique product.

Statewise List of Shilp Guru Awardees for the Year 2017,2018 & 2019

S.No

Year of Award

Name

Craft

State

1

2017

Smt.Amita Sachdeva                                     

Stone Dust Painting

Delhi

2

2017

Smt.Noorbanu Mohamad Khatri

Bandhani, Tie & Dye

Gujarat

3

2017

Shri K.R.Mohanan

Wood Carving

Kerala

4

2017

Mohammed Yusuf Khatri

Hand Block Bagh Print

Madhya Pradesh

5

2017

Shri V.K.Munusamy

Terracotta

Puducherry

6

2017

Shri Vinod Kumar Jangid

Sandal Wood Carving

Rajasthan

7

2017

Shri Mohan Lal Soni

Miniature Painting

Rajasthan

8

2017

Shri Dilshad Husain

Brass Engraving

Uttar Pradesh

9

2017

Shri Zahiruddin

Khurja Blue Pottery

Uttar Pradesh

10

2017

Shri Tapan Chakrabarty

Palm Lelaf Engraving

West Bengal

11

2018

Shri Kondra Gangadhar

Block Making

Andhra Pradesh

12

2018

Shri Chanchal Chakraborty        

Metal

Delhi

13

2018

Shri Abdul Hasib                                    

Bone Carving

Delhi

14

2018

Shri Bashir Ahmed Bhat             

Sozni Hand Embroidery

Jammu & Kashmir

15

2018

Ms. Gurumayum Shanti Devi

Artistic Textiles

Manipur

16

2018

Shri Bijay Kumar Parida

Palmleaf Engraving

Odisha

17

2018

Shri Maheswar Parida

Stone Carving

18

2018

Shri Gopal Prasad Sharma

Miniature Painting

Rajasthan

19

2018

Smt. Mahamaya Sikdar

Kantha Hand Embroidery

West Bengal

20

2018

Shri Ashish Malakar

Sholapith

West Bengal

21

2019

 Sh.Velayudham Sreenvasulu Reddy 

Kalamkari Hand Painting

Andhra Pradesh

22

2019

Ms.Suman Sonthalia

Warli Art

Delhi

23

2019

Shri Chitara Chandrakant Bhulabhai                  

Mata Ni Pachedi Kalamkari

Gujarat

24

2019

Shri Iqbal Hussain Khan

Papie Machie

Jammu & Kashmir

25

2019

Shri M.Ramamurthy

Wood Carving

Karnataka

26

2019

Shri Mohan Lal Sharma                      

Brass wire inlay on Sheeshem Wood Tarkashi

Rajasthan

27

2019

Sh. Asharam Meghawal                      

Miniature Painting

Rajasthan

28

2019

Shri V.Panneer Selvam

Tanjore Painting

Tamilnadu

29

2019

Shri Chiranji Lal Yadav                        

Brass Engraving

Uttar Pradesh

30

2019

Smt.Naseem Bano                             

Chikan Hand Embroidery

Uttar Pradesh

 

 

Statewise List of National Awardees for 2017, 2018 & 2019

S.No

Year of Award

Name and Address

Craft

State

1

2017

Shri Dalavayi  Kullayappa S/o Late Dalavayi  Chinna Narayana D.No.5-89, Nimmalakunta(V), Pothulanagepalli (PO), Dharamavaram (MO), Anantapuramu Dist. Andhra Pradesh – 515 651

Leather Puppetry

Andhra Pradesh

2

2017

Smt.Mahanama Devi W/o Sh.Ram Roop Paswan Vill &Post-Jitwarpur, P.S. Rahika Dist.-Madhubani, Bihar-847215

Godana Painting

Bihar

3

2017

Mohd. Ishtiyaq S/o Late Habibullah R/o 2080, Kulcha Nahar Khan Darya Ganj, Delhi – 110002

Bone Carving

Delhi

4

2017

Shri Iqbal Sheikh S/o Late Hazi Nathu Sheikh R/o House No.H-1/331, Madangir Market, Dr.Ambedkar Nagar, Phase-I, New Delhi - 110062

Lac Bangles

Delhi

5

2017

Smt. Khatri Nasareenben Fayaz,  Apna Nagar, 1, Nr.Akasha Mashjid, Mamadbhai Ni Vadi, Sejawal Matam, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat – 370001

Tie & Dye Dupatta

Gujarat

6

2017

Shri Akhtar Hussain Rather S/o Late Mohammad Qasim Rather  Hawal, Kralapora, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir – 190011

Paper Machie

Jammu & Kashmir

7

2017

Shri Ghulam Ali Sheikh S/o Naqi Sheikh R/o Shahoo Sachan, Tehsil-Pahloo, Dist. Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir-192231

Handmade Carpet

Jammu & Kashmir

8

2017

Shri Sasidharan P.A S/o P.S. Ayyappan R/o Ayyappan resident at Puikkunnel House, Punnayam Kara, Asamannoor Village, Asamannoor P.O., Ernakulam Dist. Kerala- 683 549

Wood Carving

Kerala

9

2017

Mohd. Nasir S/o Shri Gulam Rasul 18/3 Chhipa Bhakal Indore, Madhya Pradesh-452001

Hand Block Printing

Madhya Pradesh

10

2017

Shri Mubarik Khatri S/o Haji Ebrahim Khatri Main Road, Bagh  District –Dhar, MP-454 221

Hand Block Printing on Bamboo mat curtain

Madhya Pradesh

11

2017

Shri Pradeep Jhariya S/o Sh.Ramchandra Jhariya Village-Umaidpura, Post- Tarapur The. Uawad , Dist. Neemuch Madhya Pradesh- 458 330

Tarapur Hand Block Printing

Madhya Pradesh

12

2017

Shri Pawan Kumar Jhariya S/o Late Purshottam Jhariya Village-Ummedpura, Post-Tarapur, Tesil-Jawad,  Dist. Neemuch Madhya Pradesh- 458 330

Hand Block printing of Tarapur

Madhya Pradesh

13

2017

Shri  Rakesh Kumar Maharana S/o Shri Khetra Mani Maharana Plot No.1616, At-Lingipur,  PO-Sisupal garh, Bhubaneswar-751 002,  Odisha

Stone Carving

Odisha

14

2017

Shri Biranchi Narayana Behera S/o Sh.Uchhaba Behera At-Mouzi Beg, PO-Balanga, Dist. Puri, Odisha -752 105

Painting

Odisha

15

2017

Shri Pradeepta Kumar Nayak S/o Shri Muralidhar Nayak At. & Post – Jiral, P.S.Kamakhyanagar, Dist.  Dhenkanal – 759 023, Odisha

Straw Craft

Odisha

16

2017

Smt.Sabita Mahapatra W/o Bijay Kumar Mahapatra At-Raghurajpur, P.O. & PS – Chandanpur, Dist.-Puri Odisha- 752 012

Pattachitra Painting

Odisha

17

2017

Smt. Swarnalata Mahapatra W/o Shri Dinabandhu Mahapatra At-Raghurajpur, P.O.-Chandanpur Dist. –Puri, Odisha.

Tasar painting

Odisha

18

2017

Shri Sunil Soni S/o Shri Arjun Lal Soni 403, Devi Nagar , N.S.Road, Sodala, Jaipur- 302019

Thewa Jewellery

Rajasthan

19

2017

Shri Shokat Ali Usta S/o Shri Rahim Bux Usta Back Side Janta Payoo, Near  Badi Karbala, Bikaner,  Rajasthan-334 001

Usta Art on Camel Leather

Rajasthan

20

2017

Smt.Kamlesh Sharma W/o Shri Mohan Lal Sharma 41, Gopalpura Village, Triveni Chouraha Gopalpura bye pass ,  Jaipur – 302018 Rajasthan

Tarkashi Wood Inlay

Rajasthan

21

2017

Shri Mahavir Singh S/o Shri Bhagwan Das Saini R/o 4B/268 Budhi vihar Avash Vikas Majhola, Moradabad-244 001

Brass Metal Engraving

Uttar Pradesh

22

2017

Smt. Sunita Sharma W/o Shri Ramesh Kumar Sharma SS/135, Shram Vihar Nagar, Harchandra Pur, ghari , Manak Nagar, Lucknow- 226011, UP

Chikankari Hand Embd.

Uttar Pradesh

23

2017

Smt. Mithu Rani Jana W/o Shri Alak Kumar Jana Vill & Post- Sarta, P.S.Sabang, Dist. Paschim Medinipur-721467  West Bengal

Mkasland Mat, Cane & Bamboo

West Bengal

24

2017

Smt.Dolon Kundu Mondal W/o Shri Biswajit Mandal R/o 4/23/1A Jahura Bazar Lane Kasba , Kolkata -700 042,West Bengal

Terracotta

West Bengal

25

2017

Smt.Ruma Karmakar W/o Shri Bholanath Karmakar Vill & Post- Lokepur, Dist. Birbhum, West Bengal-731123

Suri Bowl Metal Craft

West Bengal

26

2018

Shri Vicky                                             Anand Parvat Public Science Gali No.10, Farid Puri, House Number 1228, New Delhi -110005

 Kathputli Puppet

Delhi

27

2018

Smt. Anjali Vakil W/o Shri Amit Vakil Mohalla Chountra ,  Chamba-176 310 Himachal Pradesh      

Chamba Hand Embroidery

Himachal Pradesh

28

2018

Smt. Anita W/o Shri Lal Chand                  Vill-Dharyanu, P.O.Pukhri, The & Dist. Chamba, Himachal Pradesh-176 319

Chamba Hand Embroidery

Himachal Pradesh

29

2018

Shri Safder Ali Mir S/o Mahmmad Jaffer Mir,   R/o Sonapah, The.Beerwah, Dist. Budgam, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir-193 411

Sozni Shawl Embroidery

Jammu & Kashmir

30

2018

Smt. Parveza Bano W/o Mohd. Ayoub Dar R/o Kathi Maidan, Alamgari Bazar, Near Health Center. Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir-190011 

Sozni Shawl Embroidery

Jammu & Kashmir

31

2018

Shri Mohd. Bilal Khatri S/o Mohammed Yusuf Khatri, Dhar Road, Village-Bagh,  Dist. Dhar,  Madhya Pradesh – 454 221

Bagh Hand  Block Printing

Madhya Pradesh

32

2018

Shri Abhay Brahmdeo Pandit S/o Padmashri  Brahmdeo Ram Pandit, Kalakar Niwas, Panchal Udyog Nagar, Goddev Phatak Road, Bhayander East, Dist. Thane, Mumbai -401 105 

Pottery

Maharastra

33

2018

Shri Ranjan Moharana S/o Sh.Ramachandra Maharana                       At-Sukuapara, P.O.Palai, P.S. Balichandrapur, Dist. Jajpur Odisha – 754 205

Stone Carving

Odisha

34

2018

Shri Santosh Senapati S/o Shri Sadhu Senapati                                               At-Khamangasasan, P.O. Kakarudrapur, Via- Balipatna, Dist. Khurdha, Odisha-752 102

Palm leaf Engraving

Odisha

35

2018

Smt. Sanghamitra Maharana W/o Shri Tapas Ranjan Maharana, At-Kaimatiapatna, P.O. Kaimatia, PS-Jatni, Bhubaneswar, Dist. Khurda Odisha- 752 054

Pattachitra

Odisha

36

2018

Shri Rajendra Kumar Meher   S/o Shri Krishna Chandra Meher                            AT & PO - Mohantypada Dist. Sundargarh, Odisha  

Natural Fibre Tassar Silk

Odisha

37

2018

Ms. Kuni Patra D/o Shri Pitabada Patra AT & PO- Jirala, Dist. Dhenkanal, Odisha

Straw Craft

Odisha

38

2018

Shri Om Prakash Jangid S/o Shri Norat Mal Jangid                                           R/o Ward No.6 (new), Near Lohia Well, Front of dadabadi Road, Churu(Rajasthan)

Sandal wood Carving

Rajasthan

39

2018

Smt. Sunita Sharma W/o Shri Tarun Sharma                                                 Plot No.10, Mithila Vihar-1st Jagatpura, Jaipur-302025 Rajasthan

Sanjhi Art  (Paper Cutting)

Rajasthan

40

2018

Smt.Prem Devi Sonava W/o Shri Kunj Bhihari Sonava 69/5 Near Nandev Chowk, Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302029

Hand Block Printing

Rajasthan

41

2018

Shri Gadde Ashok Kumar  S/o Sh.Rajamouli,                                          No.6-1-46, Ashok Nagar, Karimnagar, Telangana-505 001

Silver Filigree

Telengana

42

2018

Shri Ikram Husain S/o Late Hazi Abdul Hameed                                  R/o Peerzada Rose Wali Ziyarat Chowk, Moradabad-244 001, Uttar Pradesh

Metal Crafts

Uttar Pradesh

43

2018

Shri Shyam Soni S/o Late Sh.Vishnu Parsad  Soni, 1130 Ghiya Mandi, Bhargav Gali, Giya Mandi, Mathura – 281 001 (UP)

Sanjhi Art  (Paper Cutting)

Uttar Pradesh

44

2018

Shri Mohan Verma S/o Late Shri Chainshuk Das Verma, R/o F/563C, Maha Vidhay Colony, Mathura – 281 001, Uttar Pradesh

Sanjhi Art  (Paper Cutting)

Uttar Pradesh

45

2018

Smt. Gouri Rani Jana W/o Shri Tapas Kumar Jana                                             Village-Paschim Beguni, P.O.Chakshyampur, P.S.Debra, Dist. Paschim Medinipur – 721 124,  West Bengal

Masland Mat Weaving

West Bengal

46

2018

Smt. Gouribala Das W/o Shri Nishikanta Das                                     Vill-Sarta, Sabang, Dist. Paschim Medinipore,  West Bengal- 721 467

Masland Mat Weaving                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

West Bengal

47

2018

Shri Bablu Nandi S/o Shri Satya Nandi,  Vill & P.O. Hatgram, P.S.Indpur,  Dist. Bankura, West Bengal-722 136

Conch Shell Engraving

West Bengal

48

2019

Smt. D.Sivamma W/o Late D.Chinna Narayana                                                 5-89 Nimmalakunta Village, Dharamvaram Mandal, Anantapur Dist. Andhra Pradesh-515 672

Leather Puppets

Andhra Pradesh

49

2019

Smt. Vibha Lal W/o Shri Raj Kumar Lal C/o Shri Rajendra Singh Mica Colony, Digha, Patna- 800011  Bihar

Madhubani Painting

Bihar

50

2019

Shri Taj Ahmad S/o Late Sh.Anwar Hussain                                                  4741, Gali Razia Begam,  House Qazi, Delhi -110006

Musical Instruments

Delhi

51

2019

Smt.Jamanaben Anchalbhai Rathod W/o Anchalbhai Ajabhai Rathod Badhiya Vas, Shivanagar Society, Tharad, Banaskantha -385565, Gujarat

Soof & Kharek Embroidery

Gujarat

52

2019

Ms.Dinesh Kumari, W/o Sh.S.K.Dogra Ward No.7, Near LIC Office Nurpur Dist. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh-176 202

Chamba Hand Embd. Rumal

Himachal Pradesh

53

2019

Sh.Muzaffar Hussain Kashoo S/o Ghulam Hussain Kashoo                      Kathi Maidan, Srinagar-190011

Paper machie

Jammu & Kashmir

54

2019

Shri Zahoor Ahmad Bhat S/o Baqir Ali Bhat R/o Shalla Bagh Zadibal ,  Srinagar -190011, J&K

Sozni Embroidery

Jammu & Kashmir

55

2019

Shri J.C.Gangadhar S/o Chowdappa Jamehalli Gudavi Soraba Taluk Ulavi, Post Shivamogga Dist. Karnataka – 577 429  (MCP Died: Nominee Name: Shantha)

Sandal Wood Carving

Karnataka

56

2019

Shri Amar Bajirao Satpute S/o Sh. Bajirao Ramchandra Satpute                   At & Post – Bahireshwar, Tal-Karveer, Dist.-Kolhapur, -416 001, Maharashtra

Lether Kolhapuri Chappal

Maharastra

57

2019

Smt.Rajni Avinash Shirke W/o Prof.Dr.Avinash Vinyakrao Shirke                        Plot No.32, Jijau Nagar, Yavatmal, Yavtmal,Near Sandip Mangalam, Maharashtra – 445 001

Hand Embroidery

Maharastra

58

2019

Ms.Maisnam Lalini Devi                             R/o Wangkhei Yonglan Leirak, P.O.Imphal P.S. Porompat, Imphat East, Manipur- 795 005

Saphee Lanphee

Manipur

59

2019

Shri Susanta Kumar Das S/o Shri Brajabandhu Das                                  VPO-Palei, PS-Balichandrapur, Dist.Jajpur, Odisha -754 205

Stone Carving

Odisha

60

2019

Smt. Bijayalaxmi Swain W/o Shri Ashesh Chandra Swain                                  At-Basudeipur, P.O/P.S-Chandanpur, Dist. Puri-752 012 (Odisha)

Palmleaf Engraving

Odisha

61

2019

Smt.Swapna Manjari Nayak W/o Shri Saroj Nayak                                          Vill.Bhabanipur, P.O.Pipli, Dist.-Puri, Odisha - 752104

Palm Leaf Engraving

Odisha

62

2019

Shri K.Venkateshan S/o Sh.Kaliyaperumal                                            K.Venkatesan No.52,6th Street, Puduh Nagar, First Plot, Kanuvapet, Villianur,Puducherry – 605 110

Terracotta

Pudducherry

63

2019

Shri  Sri Masilamani S/o Sathasivam, No.15 Nehru Nagar, 2nd Main Road, Thengaithittu Road, Pudducherry-605004

Sholapith craft

Pudducherry

64

2019

Shri Gulab Singh S/o Late Padam Shree Kudrat Singh                                      1565. Jadiyon Ka Rasta, Opp.SBI Bank,Chaura Rasta, Near Somani Sweet, Jaipur-302 004, Rajasthan

Silver Meenakari

Rajasthan

65

2019

Shri Mohammad Sharif S/o Shri Nazir Mohammad                                          K-23, Vishnu Colony K.N.N, Jodhpur-342002 (Rajasthan)

Tie & Dye

Rajasthan

66

2019

Shri Kamal Kishore Soni S/o Shri Meghraj                                                   3E11, Sanjay Gandhi Colony, Pratap Nagar, Jodhpur-342 001, Rajasthan

Bone Carving

Rajasthan

67

2019

Smt. Shyamalata   Gahlot W/o Late Rajesh Gahlot                                        Bonoyo Ka Bass, Mochiwada, Sojat City District5-Pali, Rajasthan- 313 001

Koftgiri

Rajasthan

68

2019

Shri Dwarika Prasad Suthar S/o Shri Mohan Lal Suthar                                    Village- Basso. P.O.Bassi,  Chittorgarh – 312 022, Rajasthan

Wood Craft Wood Painting

Rajasthan

69

2019

Shri Dinesh Kumar Soni S/o Shri Prabhu Lal Soni                                           B-289, Shastri Nagar, Bhilwara, Rajasthan – 311 001

Warak Printing

Rajasthan

70

2019

Ms. Neha Bhatia (Designer)                             502, Karan Upasana Residency , Moti Dungri Circle Jaipur-304 004                   &                                                        Shri Dharmendra Singh Bhalla (Craftsperson)                                        2459, Maru Ji Ka Chowk, Ghee Walon Ka Rasta, Johari Bazar, Jaipur -302 003 (Rajasthan)

Kundan Jadai Meenakari

Rajasthan

71

2019

Shri Khoob Singh Yadav S/o Shri Chiranji Lal Yadav                                   Kathara  pooran Jeevan Ki Sarai, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh- 244 001

Metal Engraving

Uttar Pradesh

72

2019

Shri Pyarelal Maurya S/o Late Horilal Maurya                                                      Vill. kPure, PO-Kachhawaroad Thana, Mirzamurad , Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh -221 313

Hand made Mirzapur Dutty

Uttar Pradesh

73

2019

Shri Raj Kumar S/o Shri Ajant Singh H.No.309, Raja Ka Tal (Khera) Firozabad,  Uttar Pradesh-283203

Glass work Firozabad

Uttar Pradesh

74

2019

Shri Ajay Kumar Verma S/o Sh.Chain Sukh Das Verma                             House No.92/95, Nakkarchi  Teela, Manik Chowk,. Shrinath Ji Temple, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh-281 001

Sanjhi  Paper cutting

Uttar Pradesh

75

2019

Shri Bipad Bhanjan Saha S/o Late Sh.Jivan Krishna Saha                                23/B Binay Sarkar Road, Churipatti, PS-English Bazar, P.O. & Dist.Malda 0732 101 West Bengal.

Cane & Bamboo

West Bengal

76

2019

Smt.Rupa Dasgupta W/o  Shri Jaydeb Dasgupta                                                        Flat No.C-23/11, Manjulika-B Housing Cooperative Society Ltd., EKPT Phase-IV, Kolkata-700 107, West Bengal

Lace & Crochet

West Bengal

77

2019

Shri Sanjay Biswas S/o Late Sh Dhirendra Nath Biswas                                Village-Basta, P.O.Aranghata, P.S.Dhantala, Dist. Nadia West Bengal- 741 501

Coconut shell Carving

West Bengal

78

2019

Ms. Sunetra Lahiri (Designer)           972, Tagore Park Main  Road, Block-F13,Kolkata-700039, West Bengal                            &                                                   Shri Gobinda Bar (craftsperson)Rajbanshipara, Paschim Bainan, PS Bainman, Post Office Bangnan, Distt. Howrah -711303 (West)                                                                

Kantha Hand Embroidery

West Bengal

 

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