Promoting Sustainable Handicrafts
Survey conducted in Muslimpatty, Hajo to understand the brass metal industry in the village. The tinkling sound of beating metal coming from every household, stood proof of their age old craft-making skills. However, we observed that the traditional handicraft is facing crisis due to factory made replicas and plastic items taking over the market as alternatives.
Survey conducted in Tamuli Supa village, Sarthebari to understand the bell metal industry in the village. The precious bell metal industry is the second-largest handicraft industry of Assam. The once flourishing bell metal industry is facing threat from the abundantly available cheaper objects made with aluminum, plastic, etc. which is engulfing the entire cottage industry market.
