Authors:

Sibnath Sarkar

Abstract:

The relationship among women, art, and society is a valuable framework for exploring the changing social circumstances of Indian women artisans. The cultural legacy of women artists and their visual art practices are now being accepted as an intellectual contribution in the world of art. The recognition in the global arena motivates rural women to continue forward. Involving in traditional crafting process is very much beneficial for the socio-economic and holistic development of the women and society as a whole. Present study deals with the women work participation in dokra handicraft at Bikna village of Bankura district, West Bengal, India.  

Keywords:

Handicraft, dokra, women-artisans, work participation 

Vol & Issue:

VOL.15, ISSUE No.3, September 2023