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I am freelance journalist based in Patna, India. I write in English. I have so far written for Forbes India, The Wire, Firstpost, M3 India. Newslaundry and others. I can also work as a fixer for correspondents who want to do stories in Bihar.
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In the shadow of uncertain future, Bihar's chhapa artisans
Bihar's chhapa artisans, skilled in the traditional craft of imprinting metal designs on fabric using thin foil, face economic challenges. Despite their expertise, most artisans work on daily wages outside the wedding season. The article highlights the precarious nature of their livelihood and the historical significance of their craft.
Bihar's Chhapa Artisans' Wafer-Thin Margins
Bihar's chhapa artisans use thin sheets of aluminum to print floral and other designs on fabric, a centuries-old craft requiring high skill. Despite their expertise, these artisans earn a livelihood only during wedding seasons, working as daily wage laborers for the rest of the year.
Bihar's Chhapa Artisans: Wafer-Thin Margins
Chhapa artisans in Bihar, who create intricate designs on fabrics using thin aluminum sheets, face significant economic challenges. Despite the skill and historical significance of their craft, they can only earn a livelihood during wedding seasons, forcing many to seek daily wage labor during other months. The article highlights the precarious financial situation of these artisans and the seasonal nature of their work.
Bihar's Chhapa Artisans: Living Life on Wafer-Thin Margins
Artisans in Bihar create designs on fabric using thin sheets of gilt, a skill that requires significant expertise and has been passed down for centuries. Despite their craftsmanship, these artisans only find work during the wedding season, and must resort to labor jobs for the rest of the year.
Bihar's Chhapa Artisans Wafer-Thin Margins
Artisans in Bihar, specializing in the century-old craft of creating metallic designs on fabric using thin aluminum foil, are struggling to sustain their livelihoods. Despite their high level of skill, they face a lack of work outside the wedding season, forcing them to rely on daily wage labor for the rest of the year.
Bihar's Chhapa Artisans: Wafer-Thin Margins
Artisans in Bihar use thin sheets of aluminum to create intricate designs on fabrics, a centuries-old craft. Despite the skill required, this work is seasonal, tied to wedding months, forcing many artisans to take up daily wage labor during the rest of the year. The article highlights the economic challenges faced by these artisans.
Bihar's Chhapa Artisans' Wafer-Thin Margins
Chhapa artisans in Bihar, skilled in creating metal floral designs on clothing using thin aluminum sheets, face economic challenges. Despite the craft's historical significance, it primarily generates income during wedding seasons, leaving artisans to seek daily wage work at other times. The article highlights the artisans' struggle for consistent income and the cultural importance of their craft.
In Bihar, Muslim Khalifa Keeps Alha-Udal Alive
A solitary folk singer, Muslim Khalifa, is keeping the 800-year-old epic of Alha-Udal alive across Bihar, performing at fields, weddings, and household ceremonies. Despite recalling the days of high demand for his performances, he notes a decline in public interest in this ancient tale of two warrior brothers.
All the way to the top of the toddy tree
Ajay Mahto, a 27-year-old toddy tapper from Samastipur, Bihar, climbs tall toddy trees daily to collect neera, a traditional occupation passed down through generations in his family. Despite the physical challenges and risks, including potential police raids due to prohibition laws, Ajay continues this work to support his family. He earns significantly more during the peak season but faces a substantial drop in income for the rest of the year. Ajay's story highlights the economic struggles and resilience of rural workers in India.
All the way to the top of the toddy tree
Ajay Mahto, a 27-year-old toddy tapper from Rasulpur village in Bihar's Samastipur district, climbs 40-foot tall toddy trees daily to collect sap. Despite the physical toll and risks, including potential police raids due to prohibition laws, Ajay continues this traditional occupation passed down through generations. He earns a modest income, which peaks during the summer months, and supports his family. Ajay prefers this work over urban labor, valuing the connection to his community and heritage.
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