Tag: Artisans
Every Kinnauri Shawl is a Prayer
Kinnaur’s identity is expressed in Colors and Patterns.
Kashmiri Carpets Near Extinction
Due to low profits, Kashmiri craftsmen are slowly abandoning carpet weaving.
The Dying Beat of the Dhol Drum
‘Dhol’ players are not performing as much anymore in Gairsen because of a preference for recorded music.
Ringal: A Green Alternative To Plastic
Ringal or ‘Dwarf Bamboo’ provides a great livelihood option to craftsmen in India’s Uttarakhand.
Clay Figurines: The Threatened Craft
Heritage craft of Lucknow, India needs patronage, preservation.
Lac: A Risky Craft
In India’s high earning lacquer industry, artisans work with poor infrastructure, taking big health risks
Tribals PreserveGoan Craft
Coconut is used widely in Goa, but it’s only the tribals such as Gawdas who still weave mats out of coconut fronds.