Inder Singh Kudrat
| Inder Singh Kudrat Meenakar | |
|---|---|
| Master Craftsman Jaipur | |
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| Born |
24 April 1924 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Spouse | Parmeshwari |
| Father | Padma Shri Kudrat Singh Meenakar |
| Mother | Trilochan Devi Ji |
| Religion | Hinduism and Sikhism |
Inder Singh Kudrat (Hindi: इंदर सिंह कुदरत) is an Indian jeweller and Master Craftsman who specialised in kundan meenakari. An artisan of Jaipur he was also known as Swarnkar, or Sunar.
Early Life and Education
He received training by his father under GURU SHISHYA PARAMPARA, India have long tradition of Guru-shishya tradition, where skills is pass on father to son or by other relatives belong to the same family or the same community, training the child while grooming, as family tradition. Kudrat singh later went to go study at Rajasthan School of Art and Crafts, Jaipur under the new British education system at Jaipur. He has won numerous awards, both national as well as international awards. In 2009 he was one of the awardees for the Indian National Award for Handicrafts.[1][2]
Family Origin
His family has origin as artisan Sikh family of Meenakari craft belonging caste of Mair caste.
Family History
His forefather was the founder of Meenakari craft at Jaipur also his forefather was given the royal patronage by the Kacchwaha King of Amber, and Dhundhar Man Singh I, the rulers of Amber – Jaipur were not only brave and courageous but also were very efficient administrators. As administrators they served very sincerely under different Mughal emperors and were duly acknowledged and rewarded.
Forefathers of Kudrat Singh
During 16th century his forefather where brought to Jaipore city which is now known as Jaipur city as capital of Rajasthan State, by the Kacchwaha King of Amber and Dhundhar Raja Man Singh I.
Kacchwaha King were even deputed as “Subedars” in different parts of North-West frontier and helped the emperors in running the administration smoothly. during this time kudrat Singh forefather brought to Jaipore and Amber which is now known as Jaipur city as capital of Rajasthan State,from somewhere near to Lahore city situated in west Punjab,.
References
- The Times of India: खानदानी हुनर का दिखा रहे रंग
- Awards of National, Shilp Guru, Sant Kabir Awardees 2012