Prior to the mela, we spent a lot of time in Shikshantar making different things with our own hands: jewelry of seeds and beads; khadi (hand-spun cotton) bags; diaries, pen stands, paper pencils and other items of up-cycled waste (kabaad se jugaad). We also traveled around Mewar, seeking out farmers who were organically growing rice, grains and vegetables. Jan Jagraan Vikas Samiti contributed their knowledge of medicinal plants and natural herbal medicines. A few local artisans also brought their wares to share in the mela.
