Artisans hope for Government’s financial support to carry on this generational occupation By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Traditional eco-friendly earthen lamps, handcrafted by the potters of Kumbara Kushala Kaigarika Sangha in Doora village, just a few kilometres from Mysuru, are poised to brighten homes this Deepavali. This year, the potters have crafted over 70,000 lamps for…
Dimming prospects as clay lamps lose shine By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Deepavali festival, which is synonymous with lamps, is incomplete without clay-made lamps crafted from the deft hands of potters at Doora village in Mysuru taluk. However, like every other traditional occupation that is on the brink of uncertainty with the challenges posed by modern…
Diminishing demand, cheap Chinese lamps leave traditional potters in the lurch By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Cheap, colourful and attractive Chinese lights in the market have affected the livelihood and income of clay craftsmen (potters) badly. Potters in and around Mysuru say that for the past several years during Deepavali festival, Chinese lights are more in…
Mysuru: With Deepavali commencing from today, colourful eye-catching clay lamps have entered the markets in city to induce people to celebrate the festival of lights more meaningfully with only lamps and not crackers. The earthen lamps have come in various shapes and sizes which include the traditional ones, creative pieces in the shapes of lantern…
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