Will COVID-19 Worsen The Situation of Indian Artisans & Weavers?
ABOUT ARTISANS AND WEAVERS OF INDIA Artisans are the ones who produce artisanal products, either completely by hand, tools or even mechanical means, these are mostly produced out of raw materials from sustainable resources. Artisanal creation is something to admire for because of their utility, art, and creativity. As the man passed from the nomadic mode of collective life to the settled one, the emergence of village signified. India is a land of diversity, villages, along with a treasure trove of arts and crafts. With each passing kilometre, you’ll find a variety of heritage it has gathered through centuries of existence. The artisans and weavers from villages of the country have their own social lives and are the most hardworking, they are spread throughout the country. The rural segment accounts for 76.5% artisans. More than 58% of the artisans earn their livelihood either fully or partially through textiles, including yarns of cotton, jute, wool, and Mesta. The females i...