Hamari Virasat

Hamari Virasat, a flagship initiative by Hand for Handmade

About Hamari Virasat

Hamari Virasat is a tribute to the spirit of India’s Constitution, celebrated through the vibrancy of handmade textiles. Conceived by the Hand for Handmade Foundation, this initiative brings together 75 artisan groups from across the country, each contributing a 1m x 1m textile panel inspired by the Preamble of the Constitution. These panels form a large-scale mural that highlights the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity while honoring India’s rich artisanal heritage.

Our Mission

Hamari Virasat aims to celebrate 75 years of India’s Constitution in a way that is both visual and meaningful. Through a travelling mural composed of 75 handcrafted textile artworks, the initiative turns public spaces into storytelling arenas where citizens can engage with heritage and constitutional ideals. The project offers a platform for artisans to share their stories, earn visibility, and benefit directly through workshops and sales. It also invites the public to reflect on how handmade traditions continue to shape the cultural identity and democratic ethos of India.

The Concept

Designed as a travelling exhibit, Hamari Virasat is set to tour major cities across India, displaying the mural in high-footfall public venues. These exhibitions serve not only as visual showcases but also as community events where artisans lead demonstrations, workshops, and live interactions. Visitors have the opportunity to witness and participate in the making of craft, learn about its relevance to constitutional values, and understand the lives and legacies of those who make by hand.

Our Inspiration

Each of the 75 panels in the mural is inspired by the art and spirit of the Constitution’s Preamble. Artisans interpreted constitutional values through their own cultural lenses and traditional techniques—offering deeply personal and powerful textile expressions. Contributions include work from groups like the Porgai Artisans Association of the Lambadi tribe and a naturally dyed Mata ni Pachedi painting by Dilip Chitara of Viramgam. Every piece reflects the idea of India through the material language of thread, dye, and weave.