WASAIB A DIASPORA FOR ART AND CONNECTION

Abstract

Pakistan holds a long and entrenched history of weaving and embroidery ever since the Indus Valley Civilization. A major contributor of this art resides in the southern part of Punjab, the underprivileged women artisans. Unfortunately, due to the isolation which engulfs the art, the sole talent not only remains faceless and unsung but also suffers from the hindrances in its growth. Considering the current circumstances of our rapidly morphing technological world, there is a need to encounter the consistent evaporation of our crafts and traditional art practices. Their life exists not only in preserving the heritage as it is rather ensuring smooth diffusion of the wealth of knowledge and skills across its people. If artisans are given access to adequate resources, they would be well-equipped to translate their cultural expression into long-term benefits and simultaneously manifest one of the finest works of the region. The designed facility is going to serve as an amalgam of an innovative workspace which enhances the creativity of workers, previously working in seclusion and simultaneously provides a locus for interaction between the distant urban community and heritage contributors. The project will empower the true artisans to transition into self-sustaining creators in the long run.