Bengaluru’s Crafty community to celebrate 100th meetup with one-day craft fest
A Bengaluru-based craft community called 'Crafty' is celebrating its 100th meetup with a one-day festival. The group, which began as a small picnic, has grown into a large network of hobbyists practicing various arts like crochet, embroidery, and sculpting.
Why it matters
The growth of this community highlights the rising popularity of grassroots hobbyist groups and the role of social media in fostering local cultural engagement.
What started as a picnic for craft aficionados at Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park two years ago has now blossomed into a group with over 1,400 members across age groups. Next week, this group — Crafty — will celebrate its 100th meetup with a one-day fest in the city.
The article is a human-interest piece about a local community group and its activities.
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