Indian Craft Skills for Students to Build an Online Brand
India's handicraft space is vast and varied, with 67 craft categories, 455 subcategories, and 318 GI products. At the grassroots level, there are over 3000 local traditional crafts thriving, supporting 64.6 to 68.8 lakh artisans. But what does this mean for you, the student? The great thing about handicrafts is that you do not need to put your formal education in a design institute or get a degree in crafts to learn practical skills. By working in the evenings, during weekends and school vacations with local artisans, you can learn valuable physical skills to set up a bright future ahead for yourself. The Learning Power of Late Afternoons and Vacations Indian traditional craft learning never stressed the confines of the classroom. A beginner would sit cross-legged on the floor, beside the master craftsman, watching him grind natural colors, and would learn by osmosis. You can engage in the time-honored tradition by trying out evening lessons or after-school coaching directly f...