Five women entrepreneurs reviving endangered crafts

Five women entrepreneurs reviving endangered crafts

India's traditional handicrafts are a repository of cultural heritage, and women have been their guardians for centuries. From handlooms to embroideries and painting to quilting, women have played an important role in craft preservation by passing the skills from one generation to the next.  According to the International Trade Centre, women make up more than 80 percent of the handicraft workforce in India.  However, over the years, their contri…