Authors :
Debasish Pradhan; Prachi Parimita Rout; Anamika Chowdhury Banerjee
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/28utfc6c
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8047419
Abstract :
Date Palm Trees enjoy a recognized stature in
India since ancient times. The tribal people are known for their
traditions, unique lifestyle, rituals, customs and cultural
heritage with the country. The tribal communities are
generally economically deprived and found mostly in hilly
areas if the country. The tribal’s are completely depends
on the ecology. They produce different kind of handicraft
products to meet their day today livelihood requirements
from their immediate ecology within their habitat area.
The tribal communities apply their own traditional
methods which they inherited from their forefather during
production or preparation of handicraft products as per
their requirements. The study explains the role of
handicrafts and tribal culture in promoting sustainable
livelihood among tribal artisans of Odisha. The main
objectives of the study are to assess the livelihood options
for the Kisan tribe of Kiringsera Gram Panchyat, Kutra
Block of Sundargarh district. Some factors which affect
the decrease interest of tribal artisan while producing the
handicraft products are lack of knowledge on new designs,
Market linkage for better promotion, Wages and sales.
This study helps to understand the challenges of the
individual artisans and extend proper support to sustain
their livelihood. Date Palm Leaves are still widely used in
traditional handicrafts in India particularly in rural areas
due to their renewable availability and low cost.
Keywords :
Date Palm, Handicrafts, Traditional Knowledge, Tribal Artisans.
Date Palm Trees enjoy a recognized stature in
India since ancient times. The tribal people are known for their
traditions, unique lifestyle, rituals, customs and cultural
heritage with the country. The tribal communities are
generally economically deprived and found mostly in hilly
areas if the country. The tribal’s are completely depends
on the ecology. They produce different kind of handicraft
products to meet their day today livelihood requirements
from their immediate ecology within their habitat area.
The tribal communities apply their own traditional
methods which they inherited from their forefather during
production or preparation of handicraft products as per
their requirements. The study explains the role of
handicrafts and tribal culture in promoting sustainable
livelihood among tribal artisans of Odisha. The main
objectives of the study are to assess the livelihood options
for the Kisan tribe of Kiringsera Gram Panchyat, Kutra
Block of Sundargarh district. Some factors which affect
the decrease interest of tribal artisan while producing the
handicraft products are lack of knowledge on new designs,
Market linkage for better promotion, Wages and sales.
This study helps to understand the challenges of the
individual artisans and extend proper support to sustain
their livelihood. Date Palm Leaves are still widely used in
traditional handicrafts in India particularly in rural areas
due to their renewable availability and low cost.
Keywords :
Date Palm, Handicrafts, Traditional Knowledge, Tribal Artisans.
