Every masterpiece begins with a humble sketch. Every stage performance starts with a quiet rehearsal. And at Miharu, every big leap in craft begins with a small, meaningful step.
When we first dreamt of conducting a Dhokra craft workshop, it wasn’t in a gallery or a high-profile space. It began at home. A free session, yet set up with the same professional intent we had envisioned for the future. Because when you believe in the art of heritage jewellery and craft, even the smallest stage deserves your best.
The Early Experiments: Learning, Adapting, Evolving
The next step was intimate yet ambitious — a workshop with close friends at a Durgapur restaurant. That cozy setting became our real classroom. We learned how to design the session flow, prepare kits for participants, and, most importantly, how to create an immersive experience where people didn’t just learn craft, but felt craft.
Every detail mattered — from how the wax softened in a participant’s palm to how the artisan explained centuries-old techniques of Dokra art. That day taught us that craft is not taught, it is experienced.
Scaling to the Big Stage: Kolkata Centre for Creativity
By the time we reached the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), the rehearsal had turned into a performance. The flow was smooth, the materials carefully curated, and our confidence shining through.
The response? Overwhelming. Participants left not just with handcrafted pieces but with memories of heritage, creativity, and connection.
The Timeless Lesson
This journey taught us something we hold close at Miharu:
Start small. Learn fast. Scale gracefully.
Just like the painstaking wax-molding process of Dokra jewellery, where every miniature step builds towards a timeless masterpiece, our workshops mirrored that philosophy. From a living room to a cultural institution, the journey wasn’t about size, it was about soul.
Why It Matters for Craft & Community
At Miharu, we believe heritage crafts are not just about jewellery — they are about passing on wisdom, sparking curiosity, and weaving communities together. Each workshop is an opportunity to keep India’s timeless traditions alive while making them accessible to modern seekers of art.
And as we continue to conduct more Dhokra workshops, the goal remains the same: To make you not just a buyer of heritage jewellery, but a keeper of craft.
Have you ever started small before taking a leap?
We’d love to hear your story. Share it with us in the comments — let’s celebrate the small beginnings that lead to big impacts.