Hi friends,
I am blogger of “Alka and Art”, Dr Mrs Alka Suresh Gudadhe
(Joshi) from a small town Amravati from India. I am Ph. D. in Mathematics and by profession I am Professor and
Head of the department (Mathematics) of Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science and
Humanities. I loved my job of teaching. Also I love all forms of Arts like
music, drawing, painting, knitting, crocheting, tatting, rangoli even origami, quilling etc. Though I am a science student, my thrust of all forms of arts makes
my life more enjoyable.
Recently I am retired and then my daughter Prajakta and
daughter in law Priya (both in USA) insist me to start a blog. The amazing
global internet world also attracts me and I decide to enhance my wings and try
to reach you all, through this blog.
This blog will be mainly on Knitting, Crochet and Tatting
but as the name suggests we shall also discuss about some other forms of arts
which I try and love.
I must mention here that apart from our weak economic condition in my childhood, I can learn these different forms of arts only because of my mommy, to whom we call aai in marathi (my mother tongue). Actually she is neither knitter or crocheter but she had done bead work, embroidery and mainly sewing. She used to force me to learn, any form of art what ever new she saw. Always she has guarantee that I can do it (which I may not have at that time).
I must mention here that apart from our weak economic condition in my childhood, I can learn these different forms of arts only because of my mommy, to whom we call aai in marathi (my mother tongue). Actually she is neither knitter or crocheter but she had done bead work, embroidery and mainly sewing. She used to force me to learn, any form of art what ever new she saw. Always she has guarantee that I can do it (which I may not have at that time).
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| My mother and me in Nov 2016 |
That's all about me. Also I love hearing from my readers, if you have any questions or suggestions about the post or its contents please reach out me by your comments. Your comments are always welcome.
Thanks for visiting the site.
Thanks for visiting the site.
-Alka
Dear Alka,
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed heart warming to see that after retiring from an illustrious and exemplary academic profession / career, you are embarking on blogging in the realms of arts, encompassing knitting, crochet and tatting.
You have inherited exceptional artistic talents from your your Dad & Mom. I enjoyed seeing the photograph of Kaku, she certainly has nurtured, encouraged and helped you to excel in many dimensions and expressions of art.
Art is eternal, enduring and inspiring. It brings enormous satisfaction to the artist and it makes the would more beautiful. Keep it up.
With many best wishes and Sa. Namaskar to Kaku,
Dada
Thanks Suhas dada for your best wishes and write up which inspires me.
DeleteKhup chhan blog aani youtube la videos aahet madam tumche...tumcha contact no pathval ka mazya mail var...
DeleteThank you very much 🙏
DeleteThank you very much 🙏
DeleteGreat Indeed! Best wishes for the project. Only request, ब्लॉग मराठीत सुद्धा असावा.
ReplyDeleteThanks I will definitely try to write in Marathi also. I am more comfortable with Marathi.
ReplyDeleteYes , I agree to the fact that your creations did add lot of beauty to your home.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sadhana
Deleteनमस्कार मॅडम, तुमचे एखादे पुस्तक आहे का
ReplyDeleteधन्यवाद दिप्ती. माझे विणकाम, क्रोशे वगैरेंची एकही पुस्तक नाही. मी इतके वर्ष गणिताची प्राध्यापक म्हणून काम केले असल्यामुळे गणिताची ३-४ पुस्तकं मी लिहीली आहेत, सहज विषय निघाला म्हणून सांगितलं.
DeleteHi.What a great coincidence.I was a higher secondary Chemistry teacher in Chennai I came on VR to stay with my only daughter Nirmal.Yes my mom was the one who was behind in my work.Teaching,and arts.I love all srivaishnava slogas.
ReplyDeleteI do bead work crochet facial and stuff dolls.I used to stitch churidars and blouses
Both my husband I are with our daughter
If gods willing I would like to meet you .
regards
Rukmani
First, I must say sorry, don't know how I missed your comment on my blog's "About me". Really thankful for your kind words. I wish that on some mode of remaining life, we should meet. Let us see, what is in God's mind?
DeleteHello Mam,
ReplyDeleteI found out your channel from Pinterest,thanks a ton for teaching us all these,true inspiration ❤️
Hello, this is Dr Madhuri Choudhary, a doctorate in microbiology, placed in Pune. I am also a retired person but working as empanelled auditor on a German firm. Since childhood, in addition to science and technology I was also interested in arts and crafts. I just happened to see a lantern made by a friend, liked the design, so thought of making use of its central design. Since this friend herself was new for crochet, she asked me to surf Granny squares and that is how I came across your art-work in crochet.
ReplyDeleteI am sure, as a person, you must be much....much more than what NET depicts. You have really done wonderful art pieces in crochet. I thoroughly enjoyed them.
My difficulty is since I have never learnt art and craft formally, I can't follow any short form or any written material. But sooner or later, I plan to learn them and then I will be really able to learn from your creations.
If you happen to come to Pune, do give me a call. It would be a great pleasure for me. I am available on 9762016733/ 9822584733. If we happen to pass by, I will also try to contact you.
With best regards.
Very glad to see your comment and knowing about you but sorry that I missed it's notification and could not reply. For abbreviation in crochet and in knitting I had written one post,
Deletehttps://alkaandart.blogspot.com/2017/10/meaning-of-knitting-crochet-and-tatting.html
This may help you or you can dlso watch my videos like,
https://youtu.be/73CNcHXKgRo
Sorry, I mean, it would be a great pleasure meeting you.
ReplyDeleteAlka tai, plz share your number
ReplyDeletePlease use WhatsApp number
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