Albele Haaton Ka Hunar TV Show - Doordarshan DD Kisan

 Albele Haaton Ka Hunar, which means ‘The talent of these wonderful hands’ is travel and explore show based in India. It airs on the Doordarshan network on the DD Kisan channel. The show tries to find out the ancient traditions of Indian handicrafts and crafts making. Each episode of the show travels to a new area to showcase the local traditions and arts. It explores the craftsman behind the art. They also tell about the various procedures and the way these items are produced. The show also explores the history behind the craft, the present condition and the future of these products.

The show also interviewed the artists to understand them and how they create these items from scratch. Albele Haaton Ka Hunar traveled to many of the craft hotspots in the country like Banaras, Jhansi, Jaleshar Tehsil in Uttar Pradesh, Jaipur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Bidar in Karnataka, etc. It showed a variety of handicrafts in these towns. Banaras is famous for its handmade silk sarees that are famous around the world. They also travel to Rajasthan to see the work of potters and hand puppets. The puppets from these areas are revered for their detail and for the work that goes into them. The earthen pots also serve as a canvas on which the artisans put out beautiful and intricate drawings and art.
Bidar is famous for its silver work. The show goes to Bidar to see the artists and craftsman in action. The articles produced from silver here are popular around the world and has a global market. The process of production is amazing to see, and the results are articles with an amazing level of detail. The show also travels to the northern provinces in Patiala. Patiala is famous for its dresses for women which are a twist to the traditional Salwar Kameez.
The dress has inspired its category of dress wear which is commonly referred as the ‘Patiala.’ Kannauj is also featured in the show. The city is famous for its detailed metal work on a miniature scale which produces marvelous articles. The articles are made from gold, silver, and other precious metals, etc. Albele Haaton Ka Hunar served as a platform for these artisans to advertise their work. The show introduced the viewer to the amount of work and skill that goes into making some of the most famous handcrafted items in India.