Artisans & Craftsman
Rajiv Kumar
Artisan – Madhubani Art
Madhya Pradesh
“On behalf of our Artisans community, I want to mention that there are very few training/education opportunities for us to keep update in this Digital Era.
We really want to expand our art in order to make it accessible across our country and Globally as well. We want to be noticed and recognized .
Shyam Singh
Artisan – Miniature Art
Rajasthan
“Being well equipped with the talent and Art we are still under noticed and not getting enough opportunities to excel and compete in this modern era.
Our traditions, cultures are very rich, and our Art is one of the major reasons to keep them alive. Artisans must be enrolled in some good schemes of empowerment.
Wazid Khan
Artisan – Hand Embroidery
New Delhi
“We want to learn new fashion and ready to educate ourself if it’s a requirement to rise & empower.
I want to work with big designers and film professionals, but there is no window to reach them.”
Rajesh Kishore
Artisan – Tie & Dye Art
Uttar Pradesh
“We have knowledge and experience but there is no direction to proceed , we work with agents and we get very less wages.
I feel we are lagging due to lack of education and awareness ”
Sarita
Kantha Art
Orissa
“We always like to give our best in any situation, but the thing that affects us is the lack of opportunities.”
Aradhana
Artisan – Kutch Embroidery
Gujarat
“We continuously work towards perfection with the various suppliers, brands, and private labels. It’s been 5-6 yrs we are working on the same wages and salary. This needs to be changed.”
Geeta
Artisan – Lambani
Rajasthan
“So Everyone wants Quality in a very limited budget, how is this possible to deliver Quality in limited resources given to us ? “
Bharat & Suyoni Mondal
Artisan – Tant Saree Weaving
West Bengal
“Being a part of the cluster is advantageous, but the times when we have to work as a single artisans, it’s become tough to arrange resources and raw material. Advance payment terms should be worked upon.”
Rekha
Artisan – Madhubani painting
Madhya Pradesh
” I have joined a cluster as a student to work as artisans, but I feel the learning courses / vocational courses should develop some training material to train and empower us as new workers”
Mamta
Artisan – Madhubani
Madhya Pradesh
“I really enjoy working as an artisan, I feel I have the freedom to work and take care of my house as well. I only feel that we are deprived of many schemes for our welfare. Some government association or unit should register us and help us in our welfare to stabilize our career.”
Satish Kumar
Artisan – Kalamkari
Bihar
“I am a full time artisan working for Kalamkari artist , I feel I am a skilled artist. But daily work has no promise of growth, what can we do next? the next step growth is missing somewhere.”
Bhavri
Artisan – Kutch Art
Gujarat
“I have worked as an artisan for almost my whole life , I never imagined myself working with films and fashion industry. If I would have been given a chance i will definitely pursue this”.
“I am working as an artisan , along with my studies here. I really like cinema , would love to see my designs in the movies someday”
Barkha
Artisan – Madhubani
Bihar
Premlata
Artisan – Pattachitra art
Bihar
“Apart from my job as a helper , I want to pursue this art as my profession, I want to learn more techniques and artforms in detail. I would like to apply for some workshops to sharpen my skills.”
Meera
Artisan – Sujni Art
Bihar
“Being a House wife and mother , I got this opportunity to work as an artisan in my free time. I would like to empower myself and want to educate my children.
Bhoop Lal
Artisan – Pattachitra art
Jharkhand
“I feel happy to be a part of our traditional culture , where our art represents our nation at various levels. I would definitely like to excel and contribute to this sector”