How is the handicraft industries of Ladakh and West Bengal inter related?
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Handicraft is the process of weaving beauty with hands that possess a universal appeal.A definition by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and International Trade Centre (ITC), sums the relevance of the handicrafts as “Products that are produced by artisans, either completely by hand or with the help of hand-tools or even mechanical means, as long as the direct manual contribution of the artisan remains the most substantial component of the finished product... The special nature of artisanal products derives from their distinctive features, which can be utilitarian, aesthetic, artistic, creative, culturally attached, decorative, functional, traditional, religiously and socially symbolic and significant” (UNESCO Institute of Statistics, 2020). Since ages, handicrafts have remined the backbone of Jammu & Kashmir‟s economy.Besides, it plays a huge role in the preservation of traditional art, heritage and culture, skills as well as talents associated with history and lifestyle of the people. There are about 2.50 lacs artisans who are directly dependent upon handicrafts for their livelihood. There is great potential in this sector for generating more employment opportunities if its markets are expanded and demand is increased. Presently, our handicrafts earn around Rs.1700 crores as foreign exchange annually(Directoriate of Handicrafts, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, 2020). The handicraft products of Kashmir includeCarpets, shawls, Wood Carving items, Chain Stitch items, Papier Machie, Crewel andNamdha.
Ladakh is the largest and the second less Populate UT of of India. It is Himalayan region Ladakh is Himalayan region enrich with combination of Kasmiri & Tibetan culture.Largely influence by Tibetan Buddhism. Ladakh's Traditional visual art includes Ancient Rock paintings,Murals & ThangkaAncient Rock paintings in the cliffs and caves Basically depict humans, plants, trees, weapons, vessels, symbols, and animals. rock paintings also include Buddhist themes and symbols