Mubarik Khatri gets title of ‘Master Artisan of the Year’ in Craft Award

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Mubarik khatri has been honored with the International Crafts Award 2021. This international honor is been conferred on Khatri under the Master Artisan of the Year category.  He was selected for his exceptional craftmanship and significant contribution in his traditional Craft - Bagh Print.  The award is been given by the Craft Village Organization, Craft Village is National Entity of the World Crafts Council. Award Ceremony was Held in Delhi on Saturday evening  with the presence of esteemed Chief Guest - Saad Al Qaddumi (President-World Crafts Council) and . Prasoon Joshi (Chief of Censor Board India). 

Nominations were received from about 40 countries for the International Craft Award, in which Mubarik Khatri,  only craftsman from Madhya Pradesh got selected for 2021. Mubarik worked upon the revival of his traditional Craft of Bagh block Print.Mubarik khatri has also been selected for the National Handicrafts Award for the year 2017 for his modern innovations and contribution to the craft of Bagh. which will be presented to him in the coming days by Hon'ble President of India.

Mubarik Khatri has preserved his traditional art with dedication and devotion and trained hundreds of tribal youths and meet them with the means of employment to Earn their livelihoods.  Craftsman Mubarik Khatri has presented his modern innovations in many national and international exhibitions.

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