A Case Study Of Indian Handicraft In India

CHAPTER 1

“Every handicraft has to be taught not merely mechanically as it is done today, but scientifically. This is to say, that the child should learn why and wherefore of every process.”

Mahatma Gandhi

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO STUDY

Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation, felt that India should have its priority in bringing about a sense of awareness among villagers. In his scheme of basic education, vocational training or work experience were of utmost importance. According to him vocational trainings are very important as they impart; the dignity of labour and these trainings inspire an individual to be more ingenious and productive. According to 2011 census, 70% of the Indian population lives in rural India and these villagers possess different

These skills demonstrate the wonderful and exceptional art of the artisans. While describing about Indian decorative arts Irwin (1964) acknowledge that the beautiful and magnificent art depicts the Indian life, which can be seen everywhere like bullock’s horns are also embellished with colorful silk tassels (Picture 99Picture 9).

Handicraft industry is highly intensive, unorganized and decentralized, spread in every part of the country, especially in the remote and backward rural India, giving employment to weaker sections of the society and also the main source of conservation of cultural integrity and uniqueness. According to the Handicraft census conducted for 11th plan (htt), there are 68.86 lakhs of Handicraft artisans in India (30.25 lakhs- male & 38.61

Dalai & Das (2013) highlighted that the productive and heterogeneous rural arts are one of the relevant assets to bring considerable and favorable prosperity by providing employment to millions of rural people. India Brand Equity Foundation mentioned that during April-September 2016 handicrafts export from India is US$ 1.9 billion (Indian Handicrafts Industry & Exports, 2016). Now it is expected to grow by 10% to US$ 3.5 billion in FY2016-17