Tag: Weaving

World Youth Skill Day: “Sustain Ancestral Skill or Earn Livelihood?” Question Next Gen Banaras Weavers

 
/ July 15, 2019

On World Youth Skill Day, young weavers from Banaras talk about their dilemma between sustaining their ancestral skill of weaving or earning a better livelihood with a different skill. 

Hobby Classes Empower Women

 
/ October 3, 2011

Women in Rajasthan help each other help themselves.

Kashmiri Carpets Near Extinction

 
/ May 17, 2011

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

Weavers Need A Helping Hand

 
/ September 8, 2010

The weaving tradition of Lotha Naga tribals is becoming rare as young generation stays away from it.

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.