Rickshaw Art
#Perspective / Traditions treasured, artisans in shadows: Is UNESCO's recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?
On 6 December 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the inclusion of Bangladesh's iconic rickshaws and rickshaw art on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Similarly, many of our heritage crafts, namely the traditional art of Jamdani and Shital Pati weaving were given recognition by UNESCO in 2013 and 2017 respectively. But how are our artisans doing?
How did rickshaws become our heritage?
When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?
Story of a Rickshaw Artist: Md Monir Hossain's struggle and triumph
With dreams of imparting the art of rickshaw painting to future generations, Monir Hossain envisions establishing a formal institution.
From streets to heritage: UNESCO recognises rickshaws and rickshaw art as intangible cultural heritage
Rickshaw art tells stories of the city's history, folklore, contemporary life, and even features the faces of our celebrated movie stars!
Dhaka Kitsch: T-shirts inspired by rickshaw art
On Monday, 26 September, 2022 Dhaka Kitsch, a charity event supporting the non-profit organisation, Thrive, was held at the Edge Gallery Gulshan. Funded by Tasneem Sinha and Mahbub Mursalin, the event exhibited a collection of T-shirts, with rickshaw art inspired designs by artist and designer, Kuhu Plamondon. Chandana R Dewan, renowned designer and partner for the initiative, was by her side every step of the way, making the event a success.
Traditions treasured, artisans in shadows: Is UNESCO's recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?
On 6 December 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the inclusion of Bangladesh's iconic rickshaws and rickshaw art on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Similarly, many of our heritage crafts, namely the traditional art of Jamdani and Shital Pati weaving were given recognition by UNESCO in 2013 and 2017 respectively. But how are our artisans doing?
How did rickshaws become our heritage?
When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?
Story of a Rickshaw Artist: Md Monir Hossain's struggle and triumph
With dreams of imparting the art of rickshaw painting to future generations, Monir Hossain envisions establishing a formal institution.
From streets to heritage: UNESCO recognises rickshaws and rickshaw art as intangible cultural heritage
Rickshaw art tells stories of the city's history, folklore, contemporary life, and even features the faces of our celebrated movie stars!
Dhaka Kitsch: T-shirts inspired by rickshaw art
On Monday, 26 September, 2022 Dhaka Kitsch, a charity event supporting the non-profit organisation, Thrive, was held at the Edge Gallery Gulshan. Funded by Tasneem Sinha and Mahbub Mursalin, the event exhibited a collection of T-shirts, with rickshaw art inspired designs by artist and designer, Kuhu Plamondon. Chandana R Dewan, renowned designer and partner for the initiative, was by her side every step of the way, making the event a success.
