The crafts map of India cuts a wide swath, from the bamboo craft of Assam to the blue pottery of Jaipur and the walnut woodwork of Kashmir to footwear from Kolhapur. Indian craftspeople, some six million of them, keep the knowledge alive: of locally-available material, a mastery over tools and an understanding of technique. However, only sustained investment from government and industry will ensure their survival.
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