Readers familiar with Bengali literature are likely to be acquainted with Manik Bandyopadhyay’s famous short story Shilpi (artist). The protagonist Madan Tanti (weaver) refused to weave towels and stop producing the famed Benarashi silk sarees as ordered by his Zamindar. The story set in pre-indep...
The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) is responsible for promotion of Indian handicrafts. O. P. Prahladka, Chairman, EPCH spoke to BE’s Ellora De regarding export related issues.Q. Which Indian handicraft products have good export viability?A. The list includes art metal ware, wood w...
The new definition of MSME depen-ding on the value of turnover of a business unit is expected to be passed by the parliament in this session. I think it is a welcome approach. It will help business units to get subsidy and other favourable matters in a better way. Definition depen-ding on cost of pl...
Handicrafts have always been a part of the cultural heritage of a state. With West Bengal’s strong presence in the field of handicrafts ranging from Terracotta to Patachitra to Dokra, the government has tried to support the sector. BE’s Isha Chakraborty spoke to two different organisations worki...
Indian handicrafts are known for their rich variety, utility and ama-zingly vibrant designs. This tradition is con-tinuing for centuries. The sector employs rural artists who are mostly economically marginalised. The central government as well as various state governments has tried to help these art...
The Handicrafts Service Centre, Jodhpur, is a field office of the Development Commissioner (Handi-crafts) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Jodhpur field office have 11 districts, namely Jodhpur, Pali, Hanumangarh, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ganganagar, Nagaur, Jalore, Churu ...
The name ‘Kumortuli’ is associated with the art of idol making and sculpturing, which is deeply connected with the tradition and heritage of Bengali culture. This area in northern Kolkata near the river Ganges could still retain its original essence amidst the world of digitalisation. The Bengal...
Several cottage industries involve traditional workers, craftsmen, and artisans who have inherited their work as an art form from their previous generations. Their products include clothes such as khadi, leather, silk, cotton, wool, muslin and others. Their products include many precious items like ...
Handicrafts are generally referred to as handmade crafts or artisan. India features amongst the top-most rated culturally rich countries in the world. Each has left their mark of style on traditional crafts. The craft industry of South India has established itself commercially in the nation and refl...
Dear Readers,We Bharatwasis celebrate Independence Day on August 15 and pay our homage to Bharat Mata. To liberate Bharat Mata from the clutches of British Empire, Her many sons and daughters sacrificed their lives. Their bodies were brutally tortured, but they did not feel the pain as their souls w...