Sanskriti Foundation organized an International Basketry Workshop sponsored by the Office The Development Commissioner , Handicrafts, Government of India. The workshop was unique - for the first time four basket makers one each from Botswana, India, Japan and Scotland came together to exhibit their baskets which had a distinct style.
Six Indian artisans who were traditional basket weavers were part of this workshop. The workshop offered an opportunity for exchange of techniques, styles of basket making and to provide styles and exposure to use a variety of sustainable materials.