Author: CEK

(Nine months report for the period Oct-2024 to June-2025) The project started with the first grant from Centre for Embodied Knowledge-Hyderabad, through which extensive visits to twenty-eight block printing centres across western Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat were made (see map below). These centres are interconnected due to the migration of the block… Continue reading REPORT : Marwar Block Print Revival Project

Our previous gathering at Jeevika Ashram in the quaint, bustling village of Indrana, Jabalpur offered us a glimmering glimpse into the intricate interplay between culture and ecology of this region. The diverse interactions and discussions during our stay helped us gain a deeper understanding of the living history of community life from various unique perspectives.… Continue reading Exploring The Architectural Heritage Of Indrana

The possibility of rebuilding learning in to include Indic traditions beckons at Jeevika Ashram, located in a village called Indrana 30 km from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The Ashram sits at the base of a hill in the Vindhya Mountains near the Hiran River, surrounded by forests teeming with deers, langoors, jackals and fabled herbs… Continue reading Arthavyavastha – An Indic View Of Economics

Imagine standing at the foot of a hill, and from its crevices, emerge the “Pilla Kalvalu” – tiny streams that sparkle like jewels under the sun. These delicate rivulets, born from the embrace of small stones, hold within them the promise of life. They meander through the landscape, gathering strength with each passing moment, until… Continue reading Who Is Pilla Kalvalu

The Center for Embodied Knowledge is pleased to present a report on Home and Beyond 2.0, another immerse experience for families and especially children to live in harmony with nature. In a fast paced world where everything is available at the click of a mouse, children have had an elemental experience creating a sense of… Continue reading Home And Beyond 2.0

Most of you will know about the Center for Embodied Knowledge which Akanksha and I co-founded with Hari Kiran Vadlamani last year. It’s been more than a year of interesting projects and people we have funded and mentored , you can check here : https://cek.org.in/articles/ Since early this year we have been supporting young men… Continue reading An Old Friend & Co-Traveler Joins As Advisor

Handloom Futures Trust (HFT) was supported with a grant by Centre for Embodied Knowledge (CEK) for their exploratory work in the years 2022-23. The work of  HFT centers on the “Ownership of Knowledge” from the perspective of rooted artisan communities, the hope is to build a consensus on knowledge systems via the process of democratic… Continue reading Excavating Indigenous Knowledge Traditions

Center for Embodied Knowledge in its continuous engagement with Indian Knowledge Systems , after supporting three teams and coalitions with crafts and Kalamakari is now supporting two young individuals, who we will call The CEK Co-Travelers, Dheeraj Annappureddy and Mayank Ale. CEK is supporting Dheeraj and Mayank for 3 months, with a CEK fellowship and covering costs of… Continue reading Center for Embodied Knowledge support for Local Building Traditions & Sustainable Lifestyle Workshops

Center for Embodied Knowledge is pleased to announce a long term collaboration with National and State awarded “Shilpguru” Sri K. Siva Prasad Reddy for construction of a studio in the village of Tangaturu, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh and to nourish a new generation of Kalamkari artists. The studio will be named ‘CEK Kalamkari Gurukulam’. Through the… Continue reading CEK Kalamkari Gurukulam

Center for Embodied Knowledge is pleased to announce a collaboration with Antati, a Singapore based museum and historical research consultancy for organising a Chintz to Prints workshop. Through this collaboration CEK seeks to bridge the understanding between Asian cultures and promote the interpretation of Indian craft traditions with an accurate lens. A grant of 2000… Continue reading Chintz to Prints: Collaboration with Antāti