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We feature a listing of all those artisans who have been awarded with the 'Shilp Guru' title from 2002 to 2005. The 'Shilp Guru' is awarded by the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts to those artisans who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of crafts. |
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SHILP GURU AWARDS 2005 |
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Ram Swaroop Shakiya
Devpura, Station Road
Mainpuri
Uttar Pradesh
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Wood Inlay/Tarkashi of Uttar Pradesh
S/o Late Shri Lalta Prasad.
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R Emberumal
Sikkinayakenpet, Thirupanathal via
Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu
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Kalamkari of Sickinaikkenpet, Tamil Nadu
Specialises in Walnut wood carving, Furniture/Fancy Gift Monograms and decorative items. Helongs to a traditional family of wood carvers and he learnt this craft from his father. Branch Office Address: B-162, Basement Backside, Lajpat Nagar-1, New Delhi-110024 Fax: 91-11-29815948 Mobile: 91-9811744311Born in 1942. Hails from a family of traditional Kalamkari painters. From the age of 15 years he learnt his craft from his father who himself is a National Awardee. He has displays at Festival of India, Paris, London and pieces in several museums; has participated in the Festival of India London 1982 and Paris 1985; he has also written three books.
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Premji Velji Vankar
M/s Handloom Design Centre, Opp. Shrujan
At. & P.O. Bhujodi Tal. Bhuj
Kutch
Gujarat
Tel:91-2832-241901
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Dhabla/Tangail/Shawls of Gujarat
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Ghulam Mohammad Qazi
Darribal Khwaja Bazar,
Srinagar
Jammu & Kashmir
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Carpet Weaving of Jammu & Kashmir
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R Laxminarayana Acharya
S/o Shri Rama Acharya,
Sri Vishwakarma Karakushala Shilpakala Shale
At/Post- Koteshwara
Udupi
Karnataka
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Rosewood/Wood Carving of Karnataka
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Chaturbhuj Meher
At/PO: Remunda
Sambalpur
Orissa
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Ikat/Bandha of Orissa
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Khalil Mohd Kalwal
138, Pvt. Umer Colony 'A', Lane No. 3, Lal Bazar
Srinagar
Jammu & Kashmir
Tel:0194-2425176
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Wood Carving & Lacquerware of Jammu & Kashmir
Specialises in Walnut wood carving, Furniture/Fancy Gift Monograms and decorative items. Helongs to a traditional family of wood carvers and he learnt this craft from his father. Branch Office Address: B-162, Basement Backside, Lajpat Nagar-1, New Delhi-110024 Fax: 91-11-29815948 Mobile: 91-9811744311
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SHILP GURU AWARDS 2004 |
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Badrilal Chitrakar
Brhind Big Temple, Nala Bazar
Bhilwara
Rajasthan
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Phad Painting of Rajasthan
Born 1921. Traditional painter family. Taught by father since age 7. Experienced
with various styles of Folk-art on various media: paper, canvas, ivory, wall etc.
Retouched several historical paintings of repute and made line-drawings of
Mahatma J. Nehru, J.P. Naiayar, Dr. R.M. Lohia etc.
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Ali Mohd Beig
Gazi Doori, Alamgari Bazar
Srinagar
Jammu & Kashmir
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Shawl Weaving & Embroidery of Jammu & Kashmir
Born 1935. Hereditary Craft. Learnt from his elder brother Shri Ghulam Hassan
Beigh who is also a National Awardee. Specializes in Sozni embroidery. Imparted
training for young artisans.
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D Chalapathi Rao
M/s Nimmalakunta Leather Puppets Artisans Prod. & Sales Society,
Pothulangepalli Post
Dharamvaram Taluk
Anantpur
Andhra Pradesh
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Shadow Puppets in Leather
Born in 1939
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Mohan Prasad Verma
E-31/28 Bhaironath,
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
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Minakari/Enamelling
Born 1945. Traditional goldsmith family. Initiated by his father. Specialises in 'Gulabi Mina'.
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Fazal Mohammed
32/227 A, Topkhana, Loha Mandi
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
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Zari, Zardozi, Tinsel Embroidery
Born 1935. He has got his training from Ustad Muniruddin Khan; he has also
trained for reshamdozi from Sh Sarvar Ali Khan Lodi.
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Sita Devi
P.O. Jitwarpur,
Madhubani
Bihar
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Mithila Folk Painting of Madhubani, Bihar
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Ananta Malaker
S/o Shri Aswani Malakar,
Kirnahar Bazar
P.O. Kirnahar
Burdwan
West Bengal
Tel:91-3463-267326
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Pith/Netti/Sholapith Craft
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K Shamaraya Acharya
S/o Jogappa Acharya,
Vijaya Shilpa Shala
Kabettu, 2nd Cross
Udupi
Karnataka
Tel:91- 8252-2730889
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Stone Icon Carving of Karnataka
Born: 1926. He has constructed a number of temples in Dakshina Kannada
district of Karnataka, in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Goa. He has also won the
Amarashilpi Jakkanacharya Award and Rajyotsva Award in 1995 and special
award in 1996 from All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi.
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Madan Lal Sharma
C/o Bhulley Ram and Sons,
Gokulpura
Kans Gate
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
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Stone Carving of Uttar Pradesh
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Mohammed Tughlaq
Maqbara - II,
Moradabad
Uttar Pradesh
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Brass Metal Work of Moradabad, UP
Specializes in brass metal engraving.
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Gopilal B Lohar
Near Sitalamda Mandir,
Sisarma
Udaipur
Rajasthan
Tel:0294 - 76221, 76241
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Metal Craft of Rajasthan
Born 1947. Traditional metalsmith family. Specailizes in Metal Damascening, silver arts Koftqari art on daqqers, swords and shields. He inlays gold and silver (sheet as well as wire) into all types of steel or iron weapons employing startlingly beautiful designs. Old Address: Borada Street, Moti Chohatta, Udaipur, Rajasthan
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SHILP GURU AWARDS 2003 |
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Kunja Bihani Meher
At & P.O. Barpali,
Sambalpur
Orissa
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Ikat/Bandha of Orissa
Born in 1924
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Bhulabhai Chunilal Chitara
Vasana, Beraj Road,
Behind Usha Bhavan
Devinagar
Ahmedabad
Gujarat
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Mata-ni-pachedi/Ritual Painting of Gujarat
Born 1942. Traditional Kalamkari craftsmen. First prize at the Gujarat State handicrafts exhibition in 1969. Addl Address: Behind Gujarat Samachar, Kanpur Takra, Ahmedabad.
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Jagdish Lal Soni
Dhaiji Darwaja,
Salampura Road
Pratapgarh Chittorgarh
Rajasthan
Tel:01478-22984
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Thewa/Gold Filigree on Glass
Mastercraftsman. Participated in many demonstrations in many parts of the world
including Tokyo and Zurich.
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N G Neelakantachar
No. 29, 1st Main Road,
Kodandaramapuram
Malleswaram
Bangalore
Karnataka
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Metal Craft of Karnataka
Specializes in Bronze Icon Casting. Uses styles prevalent in Hoysala and Chola
periods for idols. Hereditary craft.
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Hafiz Ahmed Khan
C/o Marble Emporium,
18/1 Gwalior Road
Agra Cantt.
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
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Marble Inlay of Uttar Pradesh
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Rehana Begum
16/3, Napier Road,
Block 2, Sansad colony
Thakur Ganj
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
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Chikan Embroidery of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Born 1952. Hereditary craft. Learnt from her father Late Shri Hasan Mirza, a
National Awardee. She has received recognition from Uttar Pradesh state in
1976; she has participated in many exhibitions and her works are on display at
the Crafts Museum of Uttar Pradesh.
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Sardar Hussain Khan Farrukhabadi
M/s Sajawat Handicraft,
231, Chhipiwara
Pilkhuwa Ghaziabad
Uttar Pradesh
Tel:91-122-2323581
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Wood Inlay/Tarkashi of Uttar Pradesh
Born 1942. Recreates the delicate Mughal and 'Bajara' designs which are in great demand overseas; he has expanded his craft to include table tops, wood frames, jewellery boxes and door-knobs in intricate wood block patterns. Saarc Award in 1987 and in 1988.
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R Acharla Limbaiah
C/o The Nirmal Toys & Arts Industrial Co-op. Society,
Nirmal
Adilabad
Andhra Pradesh
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Nirmal Painting & Products of Andhra
Born in 1932. Specializes in Nirmal Toys.
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Sudarshan Sahoo
Sudarshan Crafts Museum,
Station Road
Puri
Orissa
Tel:0674-552052, 552588
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Stone Icon Carving of Orissa
Born 1939. Has won many awards including Certificate of Honour 1986, Liberty
Bell presented by Mayor, City of Philadelphia. At teh age of 13, he was training
under the great Guru Bhubaneshwar Mahapatra. So he was noted for his carvings
of Lord Buddha and did monumental work here, as well as in Japan, UK and USA.
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Ananta Moharana
Dandasahi, Birapratap Pur
Puri
Orissa
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Patachitra/Icon Painting of Orissa
Born in 1939; specialises in Patachitra and Papier Mache; S/o Late Shri Panu Maharana
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Mohanlal Chaturbhuj Kumhar
C/O Mohan Terracota Hastkala Kendra,
V.P.O. Molela
Via. Khamnor
Nathdwara Rajsamand
Rajasthan
Tel:91-2953-285109
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Votive Terracottas of Molela, Rajasthan
Born 1939. Traditional craft; has learnt the craft from his father who is a National Awardee; Specializes in Terracotta Sculpture, Idols of Gods & Goddesses, Pannel, Wall Tiles and other Decorative Items.S/o Sh.Chaturbhuj Kumahar
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Mantu Chandra Das
S/o Shri Late Nabardip Das,
Guwahati
Assam
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Cane & Bamboo of Assam
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SHILP GURU AWARDS 2002 |
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Jivya Soma Mashe
House No. 766, Vill: Kalmipada
Post: Ganjad Thanu Road
Thane
Maharashtra
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Warli Painting
He was an overseer of farm lands in the Dahanu Taluka of Maharashtra, the home
of teh Warlis. Having time on his hands, he would often copy the Warli figures
which essentially the women of his community painted on their chowks during
marriages and other times of festivity.
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S Perumal Stapathi
38, East Raja Street,
Mamallapuram Kancheepuram
Tamil Nadu
Tel:044-4492651
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Granite Stone Carving of Tamil Nadu
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Jonalgadda Gurappa Chetty
Plot No. 4,
Behind Thottampedu Samiti Office
Srikalahasti Chittoor
Andhra Pradesh
Tel:08578-22602, 24405
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Hand Block Printing - Kalamkari of Andhra
S/of Lakshmaiah who was the last surviving Kalamkari artist in Andhra Pradesh in the 40s. He has continued his lineage from his grandfather who was acredited for his masterpieces like "The Mahabharata" and "The Ramayana" exhibited in Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Gurappa has been a success with help from Girijamba. his wife who as per tradition
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V Ganpati Sthapati
Plot No. S-46, First Avenue,
Injambakkam Village
Vetuvankenil
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Tel:044-4492651
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Stone Icon Carving of Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry
Addl. Address: Superintendent, Sculpture Training School, Mahabalipuram
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Nawang Tsering
S/o Sh. Sonam Tundup,
Vill: Tia
Leh, Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir
Tel:01982-51817
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Clay, Terracotta, Pottery of Jammu & Kashmir
Born 1936. Specialises in clay modelling. Prepared large number of masks used
by lamas during festivals, Modelled the two great three-storeyed statues of Lord
Buddha and Guru Padma Sambhava Hemis Monastery.
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Beni Ram Soni
Salampura Road,
Pratapgarh Chittorgarh
Rajasthan
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Thewa/Gold Filigree on Glass
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K Sonam Skalzang
Vill. Wangla,
Leh Ladhak
Jammu & Kashmir
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Clay, Terracotta, Pottery of Jammu & Kashmir
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Sona Bai Rajwar
Vill. Lehpatra,
Post: Puhpatra
Surguja
Chattisgarh
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Clay & Terracotta of Chattisgarh
Born 1928. Posesses an in-born gift for seeing beauty even in ordinary objects.
Work with black, red, yellow, white clay. Makes traditional motifs and images of
Gods and deities, wall reliefs, clay figures.
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Vinayak Kantilal Salvi
Patola-Wala, Salviwado
Patolawala Seri
Patan Mehsana
Gujarat
Tel:02766-32274, 21369
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Tie & Dye: Patola Silks of Gujarat
Born 1949. Double Ikat patola. Hereditary craft. Learnt from his father Shri
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Kirpal Singh Shekhawat
B-18 A, Shiv Marg,
Beni Park
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Tel:0141-201127
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Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Rajasthan
Born
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Janakiramanam Sthapathi
Valluvar Kottam, Nurgambakkam
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
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Stone Icon Carving of Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry
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C Parmeshwarachar
No. 105 (2064) 38 Cross,
26th Main Jai Nagar
Bangalore
Karnataka
Tel:080-6347219
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Rosewood/Wood Carving of Karnataka
Addl. Address: Regionl Design Centre, All India Handicrafts Board, 8, Church
Street, Bangalore - 560 069
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Mahamaya Karmarkar
C/o CCWV, Dhokra Artisans Coop. Indus. Society Ltd.
Vill: Daryapur,
Post: Ghona Daryapur,
Via-Ghuswara
Burdwan
West Bengal
Tel:033-4661360
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Rosewood/Wood Carving of KarnatakaMetalware of W. Bengal
Specializes in Dhokra Metal Casting
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Prabhu Dayal Yadav
Dayal Blue Art Pottery,
63 - Suraj Nagar
Near Railway Line
East Civil Line
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Tel:0141-381296
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Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Rajasthan
Learnt his craft from Padmashree Kripal Singh Shekawat.
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Naseem Ahmed
Crafts Creation, J-21/3, Rasulpura
Badi Bazaar
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
Tel:0542-211227
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Textiles of Uttar Pradesha
Specializes in Jala Making
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J Nagendra
105 (2064) 38 Cross,
26th Main Jai Nagar
Bangalore
Karnataka
Tel:080-5587673
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Rosewood/Wood Carving of Karnataka
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Nilanjan Chetty
Plot No. 4,
Behind Thottamedu mandal Office,
Srikalahasti
Andhra Pradesh
Tel:08578-62602, 24405
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Hand Block Printing - Kalamkari of Andhra
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Manik Ghadwa
Chitrakote Road,
Gangamundapara
OR Dantes Wari Road Chitrakot Road
Jagdalpur
Chattisgarh
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Dhokra Metal Casting of Chattisgarh
Addl. Address: Regionl Design Centre, All India Handicrafts Board, 8, Church
Street, Bangalore - 560 069
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