Ram Kishore Chhipa
Ram Kishore Chhipa | |
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Ram Kishore Chhipa Bagru | |
| Born | July 20, 1957 Bagru, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Other names | Ramkishore Derawala [1] |
| Occupation(s) | Textile artisan, Dabu printing specialist |
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Ram Kishore Chhipa (born July 20, 1957)[2] is an Indian textile artisan specializing in the traditional Dabu hand block printing technique from Bagru, Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is a Padma Shri awardee for his contributions to preserving and promoting this art form.[1]
Early life and training
Chhipa was born in Bagru, a region historically significant for its hand block printing. He received training in the traditional art of Dabu printing from his father, Shri Gulab Chand Ji Chhipa.[2]
Career and contributions
In the 1970s, when the art of Dabu hand printing was nearing extinction, Chhipa dedicated himself to its revival. He began training young people in the technique, ensuring the continuation of this traditional craft. He has over 35 years of experience in Dabu printing.[3][4]
Awards and recognition
- Padma Shri (2009) for his contributions to art."Padma Awards 2009" (PDF).[5][6][7][8][9]
- National Award (1987) from the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)."Press Information Bureau Release".
- Kala Shri Award (1991) from the Haryana Government[2]
References
- ^ a b "Padma Awards". dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in.
- ^ a b c "Ram Kishore Chhipa". handmadeinrajasthan.rajasthan.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ^ Rajagopal, Rashmi (June 1, 2017). "A look into the traditional Dabu and Bagru techniques of Rajasthan". Indulgexpress.
- ^ "Jaipur: What's in a name? Artisans of Bagru discover it the hard way". March 4, 2020 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Padma award winners". Rediff.com. Rediff News. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Aishwarya, Akshay among Padma award receivers". The Times of India. Times Internet. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "List of Padma awardees". The New Indian Express. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Dhoni, Bindra, AM Naik among Padma awardees". The Economic Times. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "राजस्थान के इन पद्मश्री कलाकारों की कहानी". राजस्थान पत्रिका. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
External links
- Ram Kishore Chhipa profile at Handmade in Rajasthan.
- Padma Awards Dashboard