MEDHA Catalogue Volume 1: Preserving Jaisalmer's Textile Heritage and Empowering Women through Education and Craft

Key Points

• The MEDHA catalogue marks the inaugural release from CITTA Foundation India's Gyaan Center in Jaisalmer, focusing on the region’s traditional textiles and embroidery while presenting the MEDHA Museum as a central element of the center’s broader mission to document and celebrate local craft.
• Since its 2018 inception by Michael Daube, the project aims to uplift women and girls by blending formal education with a cooperative marketplace, addressing gender disparities such as literacy gaps and child marriage in the Jaisalmer area.
• The MEDHA Museum serves as a hub for preserving and showcasing Jaisalmer’s vibrant textile artistry, creating a bridge between heritage craft and contemporary practice, and offering a platform for artisans and community initiatives.

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