Tag: Artisans

Every Kinnauri Shawl is a Prayer

 
/ February 6, 2012

Kinnaur’s identity is expressed in Colors and Patterns.

Kashmiri Carpets Near Extinction

 
/ May 17, 2011

Due to low profits, Kashmiri craftsmen are slowly abandoning carpet weaving.

The Dying Beat of the Dhol Drum

 
/ February 21, 2011

‘Dhol’ players are not performing as much anymore in Gairsen because of a preference for recorded music.

Ringal: A Green Alternative To Plastic

 
/ January 10, 2011

Ringal or ‘Dwarf Bamboo’ provides a great livelihood option to craftsmen in India’s Uttarakhand.

Clay Figurines: The Threatened Craft

 
/ December 2, 2010

Heritage craft of Lucknow, India needs patronage, preservation.

Lac: A Risky Craft

 
/ November 8, 2010

In India’s high earning lacquer industry, artisans work with poor infrastructure, taking big health risks

Tribals PreserveGoan Craft

 
/ August 18, 2010

Coconut is used widely in Goa, but it’s only the tribals such as Gawdas who still weave mats out of coconut fronds.