Rural Renaissance - Blossoming Culture

Explore the transformative journey of rural India's cultural renaissance in this 18-minute TEDx talk. Discover how Kavya Saxena, founder of Craftpotli, bridges the gap between Adivasi communities and wider audiences through mindful products and experiences. Learn about her groundbreaking #Kavyaonquest project, documenting villages and heritage across India for eight months. Gain insights into Saxena's work with vulnerable tribes in Odisha's Koraput forests and her efforts as WICCI President of Arunachal Pradesh to uplift tribal heritage. Understand her role in rural initiatives with Gujarat Tourism and various government bodies to promote rural crafts and culture. Delve into the impact of her work, including a case study at TISS Mumbai focusing on the Kondha tribe, and discover how grassroots efforts are reshaping India's cultural landscape.