Empowering Indian Crafts Women
India is an ancient country and land of several indigenous people. These people have long
history of cultural diversity and legacy that has been passed on for several centuries. Indian
women especially know several handicrafts...
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Empowering Indian Crafts Women
India is an ancient country and land of several indigenous people. These people have long
history of cultural diversity and legacy that has been passed on for several centuries. Indian
women especially know several handicrafts that are being made from time immemorial. Some
of the handicraft items that women excel in India are:
• Embroidery
• Handcrafted jewelry
• Fabric weaving
• Basket weaving
• Pottery
• Handmade utensils
• Metal craft such as ‘Bidri’
These are just a handful of handicraft, but when you roam the length and breadth of India, you
realize the immense handicraft wealth hidden in every nook and cranny. The Government of
India and the proponents of “swadeshi” handicraft are urging women of India to use their skills
for their own financial empowerment. They have created platforms, known as ‘Crafts Mela’,
where these women can display their art and craft to prospective customers at no cost.
Problems with empowerment of craftswomen
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