Node Urban Lab Designs Moonj Craft Tourism Village in Prayagraj
In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Node Urban Lab has developed the Moonj Craft Tourism Village in Mahewa, integrating a 1.35-kilometer public craft pathway that connects local women artisans. Funded by D.C. Handicrafts, this initiative employs subtle retrofitting, mural narratives, and a central civic chowk to enhance local economic opportunities while preserving the existing architectural essence of the community. This approach places the artisan network at the core of the public space, rather than isolating it as a distinct area for production.
Key facts
- The Moonj Craft Tourism Village is located in Mahewa, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Node Urban Lab designed the project
- The project integrates an existing network of women artisans into a 1.35-kilometer public craft route
- D.C. Handicrafts commissioned the project
- The design uses light-touch retrofits
- Mural storytelling is part of the design approach
- A central civic chowk anchors the scheme
- The project aims to boost local livelihoods while preserving the community's domestic architectural fabric
Entities
Institutions
- Node Urban Lab
- D.C. Handicrafts
Locations
- Mahewa
- Prayagraj
- Uttar Pradesh
- India