Dakhni Diaries proudly presents “Kurubkii – A Journey with the Kurubas,” an immersive three-day event that delves into the world of the Kurubas, one of the oldest pastoralist communities in the Deccan Plateau. This event aims to highlight the often overlooked voices of the Kurubas and foster broader discourse on pastoralism in the Deccan region, helping us understand ecological and societal importance of pastoralism.
Kurubkii is a celebration of the cultural richness of the Kuruba community. The immersive three days will feature a range of events, including workshops on weaving, felting, spinning, public talks, film screening on Deccan Pastoralism, folklores, musical performance, and a marketplace.
Senior Kuruba Shepherd Neelkant Mama ji, Renowned writer Kottiganahalli Ramaiah, folklore research scholar Chandrappa Sobati and Senior designer Gopikrishna will be part of the inauguration.
The team at Dakhnii Diaries has been working with Kurubas for the past few decades. This event is more than a mere display; it is a platform to introduce young artists, designers, conservationists, social workers to the Kuruba community’s craft, culture and conservational efforts.
Kurubkii is organised by Dakhnii Dairies with the support of Samagata Foundation. We invite you to send your esteemed media house representative and help us share the story of the Kurubas with the world.
Here is the brief schedule of Kurubkii,
DAY ONE: 15th Nov.’24
11 am – Unveiling the Deccan Pastoralism through a song by Neelkanth Mamaji, Senior Kuruba Shepherd and launch of the children’s book “Ratna Pakshi” by – Kottiganahalli Ramaiah, renowned children playwright and thinker.
12 am – “Tagarajogi Thalanagalu” book launch by Dr. Chandrappa Sobati. Chandrappa is a research scholar who has contributed notably to folklore studies in Karnataka through extensive research, study and documentation of folk art forms.
12:30 am – Photo walkthrough with a photo artist Dr. Vivek. M. Vivek is an editorial and documentary photographer, artist, and writer. His work is an exploration of the human condition, reflecting on our interconnectedness through a quotidian, existential lens.
2 pm – 5 pm: Needle felting, tapestry, weaving and felting demo and workshops by Kadoli women artisans
6 pm: Musical performance by Shilpa Mudbi, an Indian researcher, singer, performer, theatre artist, actress, and documentary filmmaker. Shilpa is co-founder of the Urban Folk Project
DAY TWO: 16th Nov.’24
11 am – 1 pm – Needle felting, tapestry, weaving and felting demo and workshops by Kadoli women artisans
3 pm – Panel discussion on Deccan Pastoralism. Experts on Deccan pastoralism, anthropologists, researchers and members of the Kuruba community will share insights into their way of life, their current challenges, and the importance of preserving pastoralism.
5 pm : Film screening (Bhed Chal) by Ankit and Harsh.
DAY THREE: 17th Nov.’24
11 am – 4 pm – Needle felting, tapestry, weaving and felting demo and workshops by Kadoli women artisans
6 pm – Live folk performance by Vasu Dixit & the Kuruba community – sharing music and experiences, highlighting their spiritual connection to nature, animals, and the divine.
Ongoing throughout the event
11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Market Place
Display and sale of products crafted by Kuruba artisans, such as handwoven rugs, wool products and unique felted wool art.
Experiential Interactions with Artisans
Via demonstrations and workshops spread throughout the day
Photo Essay
Presenting the landscapes, lifestyle and culture of the community through a series of images
Food Corner
Select delicacies from north Karnataka
