Page 121 - Bamboo-strip Jewelry craft

OPPORTUNITIES: THREATS:

Bamboo is the most sustainable natural material The silvers are vulnerable to splitting due to the
thickness required for the jewelry craft.
It has a great vogue and has gained a respectful place
with other present-day materials. It has a notable ability
Craft artisans battle to preserve age-old traditions
in domestic as well as international market. The
and techniques in a fast-paced, mechanized world.
expectations of bamboo are increasing considering the
Numerous artisans are leaving the craft businesses
wide prospects of industrial processing of bamboo.
and moving to cities for better employment cities
It has the potential to create a sustainable ecosystem as they are not able to earn the expected income.
involving positive effects on artisan’s employment,
Handcrafted items are losing their relevance in
environment and designers.
contemporary markets as they are unable to rival
Expanding utilization of plastic and its substitutes in with machine-made products.
fashion jewelry are threatening the environment, which
The craft suffers from a fragmented value chain
eliminates human power jobs extensively. Bamboo-strip
and weak infrastructure, and are unattractive
jewelry not only demands human resource but also
livelihoods sources for younger generations.
reduces carbon footprint significantly.

Quilled bamboo strip jewelry is an unexplored market
space. It can be produced without much infrastructure
thus every woman in rural areas can make bamboo
jewellery at home without needing much investment. If
men can generate income through agriculture and other
businesswomen can likewise earn through handicrafts.
This combined effort and earnings of the family
members ultimately increase their lifestyle and generate
more cash stream in the economy. Not only that, but
this industry will also uplift the image of our cultural
heritage to the worldwide community.

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