Women are the new driving force behind the colourful and rich South-Asian crafts.
Women are the new driving force behind the colourful and rich South-Asian crafts. At Dilli Haat recently, 70 women artisans from seven South-Asian nations unveiled their wares at the 24th Annual Crafts Mela of the Dastkari Haat Samiti, a handicrafts promotion forum. The two-week showcase, Crafting Friendships, has brought ethnic handicrafts from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka .