Gourd Craft

Never the star, always a side-dish, the humble gourd has, instead, focused on carving a niche in other, unusual ways.

Sounds peculiar? We think so too, but are still taken in by the potential. After all, in daily life, how often does one come across a versatile veggie that also doubles as a canvas for carvers? Heartily concurring with us are artisans hailing from Karnataka. For, it is their enthusiasm, coupled with skill, innovation, technique and vision, which is solely responsible for the pumpkin’s elevated status from geek to god.

Therein come in pumpkin crafts such as lampshades that capture and release a million pinpricks of light, vessels that add flavour to the proceedings and water containers capable of satiating any thirst. All in a sustainable package, at that!

Creativity, after all, comes in many shapes, figures and forms. For these artisans, an opportunity to not just hone their skills, but to “gourd” their craft as well!