Dharavi's Innovative Design Museum

Insight into the Museum

• Slated to open in February for a two-month period, this unique mobile museum will exhibit a wide array of items, from traditional pottery and textiles to innovative recycled products.
• It aims to highlight the diverse range of products crafted annually in Dharavi, bringing the creativity and talent of its residents to the forefront.

The Objective Behind the Initiative

• The brains behind the Design Museum Dharavi aim to shift prevailing perceptions about slums, showcasing the incredible creative prowess and potential found within their confines.

A Closer Look at the Slum

• Post the global success of "Slumdog Millionaire," Dharavi has transformed into a tourist hotspot, with guided tours offering an insider's view of its numerous bustling workshops.
• In an unexpected twist, Prince Charles of Britain lauded Dharavi in 2010 as a beacon of sustainable living, particularly applauding its effective recycling practices.

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