Kalaangan 2026
Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum in collaboration with EkiBeki invites you to Kalaangan 2026!
Featuring over 40 traditional and contemporary styles of craftsmanship and design from across the country, Kalaangan blends diverse handcrafted textiles, accessories, jewellery, home decor and more, with immersive folk art performances and hands-on workshops conducted by artisans.
Friday 22nd May - Sunday, 24th May 2026
Museum Plaza, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Timings: 10 am - 7 pm (last entry at 6:30 pm)
Open to all, Museum entry tickets applicable.
Parking is subject to availability.
Odisha Pattachitra coaster making workshop with Sanjay Patra
Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting, based in the eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal, as well as parts of Bangladesh. Patachitra art form is known for its intricate details as well as mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it.
Join us for a hands-on workshop with Sanjay Kumar Patra, a master artisan from Puri, and take home your own handcrafted set of Odisha Pattachitra coasters.
Friday, 22 May, 2026 | 11 am - 12:15 pm
Charges: Rs. 250. All materials will be provided.
Ages: 7 years and above
Museum entry tickets are applicable
Banjara Embroidery charm making workshop with Rohit Rathod
Banjara embroidery, or Lambani craft, is a vibrant, intricate textile art practiced by the nomadic Banjara tribes of India, particularly in Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The craft is characterised by brilliant colours, mirror work, and specific stitching techniques that describe precision and artistic expertise.
Join us for an exciting workshop with the artisan Rohit Rathod and weave your own embroidered bag charm infused with culture, memory, and tradition.
Friday, 22 May, 2026 | 2 pm - 3:15 pm
Charges: Rs. 250. All materials will be provided.
Ages: 7 years and above
Museum entry tickets are applicable
Gond Diary Painting workshop with Sandeep Dhurve
Gond painting is a folk art form that originates from the Gond communities of central India, primarily Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Gond art is characterised by vibrant colours, nature-inspired motifs, featuring intricate dots, dashes, and geometric patterns.
Join the artisan Sandeep Dhurve to dive into the imaginative world of Gond Art through a diary painting workshop. This session brings together traditional Gond storytelling and contemporary artistic expression.
Friday, 22 May, 2026 | 4 pm - 5:15 pm
Charges: Rs. 250. All materials will be provided.
Ages: 7 years and above
Museum entry tickets are applicable
Patwa jewellery making workshop with Vishnu Kumar Patwa
Patwa jewellery is a traditional Indian handcrafted art form originating from Rajasthan. Patwa is created with a special knotting and wrapping technique with thread, featuring its complex weaving, beadwork, and ornamental motifs.
Learn different braiding and threading techniques with Vishnu Kumar Patwa and create your own colourful jewellery!
Saturday, 23 May, 2026 | 11 am - 12:15 pm
Charges: Rs. 250. All materials will be provided.
Ages: 7 years and above
Museum entry tickets are applicable
Palm Leaf Etched bookmark making workshop with Sanjay Kumar Patra
Palm Leaf Etching is a traditional art form practised in Odisha for centuries, in which artists engrave intricate designs and mythological stories onto dried palm leaves using sharp tools. Join us this Saturday to create your own hand-etched bookmark in a workshop led by Sanjay Kumar Patra, a master of Talapatra Chitra from Puri, Odisha.
Saturday, 23 May, 2026 | 2 pm - 3:15 pm
Charges: Rs. 250. All materials will be provided.
Ages: 7 years and above
Museum entry tickets are applicable
Leather puppetry workshop with Siva Sindhe
Tholu Bommalata is a celebrated ancestral shadow puppetry theatre form hailing from Andhra Pradesh. The puppets are made from treated leather and decorated with vivid organic dyes and narrative motifs. Performers use these colourful figures and silhouettes to recount tales from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and other Indian epics. In performances, the puppets are manoeuvred behind an illuminated screen, creating dramatic shadowy movements paired with melody and speech.
Join us this Saturday to make your own charms and learn about the Tholu Bommalata tradition with Siva Sindhe, who has revitalised the classic Tholu Bommalata tradition over the last decade.
Saturday, 23 May, 2026 | 4 pm - 5:15 pm
Charges: Rs. 250. All materials will be provided.
Ages: 7 years and above
Museum entry tickets are applicable
Sohrai painting workshop with Manikchand Mahto
Sohrai Painting is a folk painting tradition that is mostly practised in the villages of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh area. It was traditionally done to decorate the hut walls during the harvest festivals using a limited number of natural pigments.
Join us with master artisan Manikchand Mahto for a hands-on tote bag painting workshop and learn different motifs and the techniques used in the Sohrai paintings.
Sunday, 24 May, 2026 | 11 am - 12:15 pm
Charges: Rs. 250. All materials will be provided.
Ages: 7 years and above
Museum entry tickets are applicable
Bhil painting workshop with Hemraj Bhabor
Bhil Art is an art form created by members of the Bhil community of central and western India. Artists use bright natural colours and symbolic motifs to express folklore, traditions, and spiritual beliefs. Customarily painted on walls and mud houses, Bhil art is currently also fashioned on parchment and canvas.
Join us for a hands-on painting workshop with Hemraj Bhabor. Guided by Bhabor’s artistic style and deep connection to nature, learn to paint your own Bhil-inspired artwork and create your own masterpieces!
Sunday, 24 May, 2026 | 2 pm - 3:15 pm
Charges: Rs. 250. All materials will be provided.
Ages: 7 years and above
Museum entry tickets are applicable
Tolagi Gopa Dhanda with Aditi Mirvankar
Experience an abhinaya (storytelling through expressive gestures and emotions) piece based on an Odia song by the poet Banamali.
Friday, 22 May, 2026 | 10:15 am to 10:45 am
Ages: 7 years and above
Free & Open to all | Museum entry tickets are applicable
‘Bhooka’ monologue performance with Sanket Pethkar
Witness an ancient monster who has been hungry forever! He loves to prey on birds, animals, vegetables and JUICY HUMANS. But he follows one principle unlike other mindless souls, that whatever he kills, no matter how much he kills, he doesn't waste his food.
Join us for a monologue performance co-created by children from the Warli community, and illustrator/ designer Ruchi Shah and Sanket Pethkar from LeTS (Learn Through Stories) Foundation.
Friday, 22 May & Saturday, 23 May, 2026 | 06:00 pm to 06:45 pm
Ages: 7 years and above
Free and Open to All. Museum tickets are applicable
Jatan | जतन a performance by Baithak Foundation
Experience a performance by Baithak Foundation that brings together music, reflection, and poetry from Indian traditions of sound and thought.
Vocals and Compositions- Mandar Karanjkar
Narration, Tanpura & supporting vocals- Dakshayani Athalye
Tabla- Rushikesh Jagtap
Sunday, 24 May, 2026 | 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm
Ages: 7 years and above
Free and Open to All. Museum entry tickets are applicable
Kalaangan 2024
Celebrating Indian Craftsmanship
In collaboration with Ekibeki
Fri, 10 May - Sun, 12 May 2024 | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Kalaangan is an upcoming 3-day art and design festival showcasing over 40 traditional and contemporary styles of craftsmanship and design from across India. The festival will feature a diverse array of handmade products including textiles, accessories, jewellery, and home decor for sale as well as workshops and interactions with master craftspeople!
The festival is presented by Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum in collaboration with Ekibeki
Museum Plaza, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Entry to Kalaangan is free and open to all.
Several workshops by master craftspeople have been planned as part of the crafts fair, charged at Rs 200 per head. To receive updates about the workshops.
Pattachitra Painting Workshop by Rupsona Chitrakar
Pattachitra, a cloth-based scroll painting, is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of West Bengal and Odisha. Dive into its intricate details and captivating mythological narratives alongside renowned artist Ruksona Chitrakar.
Join us for a workshop with artisan Rupsona Chitrakar, where you'll not only learn the techniques but also immerse yourself in the rich stories that have been passed down through the ages.
Friday, 10th May 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.
Sholapith Flower Workshop by Gobindo Halder
Discover the magic of Sholapith, also known as Indian cork, a fascinating material with endless possibilities for crafting. Imagine a dried, milky-white sponge that can be molded into various shapes and forms.
In this beginner workshop join us with Gobindo Halder, a master artisan from the village of Gangasagar near Kolkata. With over a decade of experience, Gobindo will guide to craft some delicate Sholapith flowers.
10th and 11th May 2024 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.
Gond Painting Workshop by Sukhiram Maravi
Gond art is a famous folk art that originates from the Gond tribal communities of central India, primarily in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. This art form is characterized by its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and depiction of flora, fauna, and mythological narratives.
In Gond art, motifs often depict animals, birds, trees, and deities, intricately interconnected in a fluid and rhythmic manner. Each motif holds symbolic importance, reflecting the community's profound bond with nature and their belief in the interconnectedness of all life forms. Join the renowned master artisan Sukhiram Maravi to learn about the art and make your own own Gond art.
Friday, 10th May 2024 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.
Kuprkabi Doll Making by Kuprkabi Living Ceramics
Join us for a workshop conducted by Vanmala Jain, Ceramic Designer and the brain behind Kuprakabi. A contemporary take on the traditional clay craft; the participants get to understand sculpting and pottery while assembling premade sculptures using needle and thread work.
Saturday, 11th May 2024: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday, 12th May 2024: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.
Mandana Painting by Vidya Devi Soni
Join us for a workshop led by artisan Vidya Devi Soni, a skilled Mandana folk artist hailing from Bhilwara.
Mandana in the local language refers to ‘drawing’ in the context of chitra mandana or ‘drawing a picture’. Mandana is derived from the word Mandan which implies decoration and beautification. Historically, they have been practiced for centuries on walls and floors by women as decorations for special or festive occasions. Vidya Devi Soni, honored with the National Merit Award in 2017, will guide us through this culturally rich art form, exploring its significance and techniques.
11th May 2024 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.
Sohrai Painting Workshop by Manikchand Mahto
Sohrai Painting is a folk painting tradition that is mostly practised in the villages of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh area. It was traditionally done to decorate the hut walls during the harvest festivals using a limited number of natural pigments. Join us with artist Manikchand Mahto and learn different motifs and the techniques used in the Sohrai paintings.
The workshop is part of a 3-day festival KALAANGAN showcasing and supporting Indian artisans.
Sunday, 12th May 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.
Sanjhi Painting Workshop by Ashutosh Verma
Sanjhi art is a craft form that predates what we know as embossing on paper. It features intricate picture motifs, and exquisite designs which are cut into paper. This art form originated in Mathura and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Join us with the sixth-generation artist Ashutosh Verma from Mathura and make your own Sanjhi Painting!
The workshop is part of a 3 day festival KALAANGAN showcasing and supporting Indian artisans.
Sunday, 12th May 2024 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Age: 7 years and above. All materials will be provided.
Wheel Pottery
Explore the art of wheel pottery with the help of a professional potter, and craft your own distinct clay pieces to take home!
Fri 10th May - Sun 12th May 2024 | 3 pm - 7 pm
Charges: Rs 50
On-the-spot registration
Guest Speaker | Yosha Gupta from Me Meraki
Join us for a talk with Yosha Gupta, founder of Me Meraki, as she explores how technology and social media can accelerate growth within the crafts industry. Gain insights about the strategies for harnessing technology to empower artisans and uphold traditional crafts amidst the ever-changing digital landscape.
Fri 10th May 2024 | 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free and Open to All.
Mallakhamb
Witness this traditional Indian sport performed under the guidance of Padma Shri Awardee, Uday Deshpande Ji, an international coach and an active proponent of Mallakhamb across the world.
Saturday, 11th May 2024 | 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Free and Open to All
Chitrakathi by Chetan Gangavane
Experience the history & tradition of Chitrakathi storytellers with Chetan Gangavane. Chetan comes from a family of traditional Chitrakathi artists and is inspired by his father Padma Shri Awardee, Parshuram Jangavne.
Saturday, 11th May and Sunday, 12th May 2024 | 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free and Open to All
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai City Museum seeks to serve the community as an Institution dedicated to excellence in cultural education through exhibitions and unique visual and intellectual media
An Institution of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. Supported by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Restored by INTACH, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
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91/A, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road,
Byculla East Mumbai 400027 India
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