Kudrat Singh
Kudrat Singh Meenakar (24 April 1924 – 21 March 2002) was an Indian jeweller who specialised in kundan meenakari. An artisan of Jaipur he was also known as Swarnkar, or Sunar.
Also recorded as Kudrat Singh Meenakar
Kudrat Singh
- Name
- Kudrat Singh Meenakar
- Born
- 24 April 1924
- Birthplace
- Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Died
- 21 March 2002
- Place of death
- In airplane on board, while coming back to India from Germany,.
- Spouse
- Trilochan Devi Ji
- Nationality
- India · British Raj · Dominion of India
- Occupation
- printmaker
- Honours
- Padma Shri in arts
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Kudrat Singh Meenakar (24 April 1924 – 21 March 2002) was an Indian jeweller who specialised in kundan meenakari. An artisan of Jaipur he was also known as Swarnkar, or Sunar.
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Kudrat Singh (1924–2002) was a printmaker, a national of the British Raj and the Dominion of India. The printmaker was born in Jaipur. Honours include Padma Shri in arts.
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Key facts
• Name — Kudrat Singh Meenakar • Born — 24 April 1924 • Birthplace — Jaipur, Rajasthan, India • Died — 21 March 2002 • Place of death — In airplane on board, while coming back to India from Germany,. • Title — Master Craftsman Jaipur • Spouse — Trilochan Devi Ji • Father — Master Rawal Singh Craft Teacher at Maharaja School of Art and Crafts • Mother — Kalawati
Early life and education
Early life and education
He received training by his father under Guru Shishya Parampara, India have long tradition of Guru-shishya tradition, where skills are passed on father to son or by other relatives belonging to the same family or the same community, training the child while grooming. Kudrat Singh later went to go study at Rajasthan School of Art and Crafts, Jaipur under the new British education system at Jaipur.
Family history
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 efficient administrators. As administrators, they served sincerely under different Mughal emperors and were acknowledged and rewarded.
Forefather of Kudrat Singh
Forefather of Kudrat Singh
During the 16th century his forefather was 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,. • Illustration — Forefather of Kudrat Singh, workshop (karkhana)
Children of Kudrat Singh
Children of Kudrat Singh
Inder Singh Kudrat, National Award of master craft person he also continuing the family tradition and also doing this traditional work GULAB SINGH son of Kudrat Singh.
Internationally recognized
Internationally recognized
• He was awarded with National Award of master craft person by Government of India in 1965. • He was awarded the Padma Shrias master craft person by Government of India in 1988.
Life and career
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1924
Kudrat Singh born at Jaipur.
2002
Kudrat Singh died.
Honours
• Padma Shri • National Award
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