Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

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Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill for such a complicated and time consuming art o
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Fundamental Rights which helps to Uplift the Status of Women in a Society

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Top 11 Fundamental Rights to Uplift the Status of Women

The Articles under Part III of the constitution of India, relating to the Fundamental Rights which try to improve the status of women and provide equal opportunities for them are stated as follows:

1. Article 14

        According to Article 14 of the Constitution of India - All individuals, including women are equal in the eyes of the law and they are also entitled to enjoy equal protection of laws within the territorial jurisdiction of India. It signifies that all persons irrespective of gender, should be treated equally in similar circumstances. The State should not make any discrimination between one person and another, and the law should be administered equally.

2. Article 15

          Article 15 of the Constitution of India deals with prohibition against discrimination - It prohibits the state to make any types of discrimination against any citizen including women on grounds of race, caste, gender, ethnicity, religion, place of birth and socio-economic background. It states that all citizens are entitled to enjoy equal rights regarding access to shops, hotels, restaurants, banks, infrastructure, public places etc. But the state has the right to make any special provisions for women and children and also for, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.

3. Article 16

      According to Article 16 of the Constitution of India - All citizens including, women will enjoy equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, irrespective of their gender, races, castes, ethnicity, religions and socio-economic backgrounds. There are certain exceptions, i.e. Parliament may prescribe by law that residence within the state is required for a particular employment. The State is empowered to reserve certain posts for backward classes and also for the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and appointment in connection with a religious organization may be reserved for persons belonging to that religion.

4. Article 17

   As per Article 17 of the Constitution of India - The System of untouchability is eliminated and Untouchability (offence) Act of 1955 was enacted by the parliament. This Act was amended by Untouchability (offence) Amendment Act 1976, to make the law more stringent to remove untouchability from the society.

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5. Article 19

      According to Article 19 of the Constitution of India, every citizen including women have the right to freedom of speech and expression, to assemble peacefully and without arms, to form unions or associations, to move freely throughout the country, to reside or settle down in any part of the country and to practice any profession or to carry on any lawful trade or business in accordance to one’s own aspirations.

6. Article 21

    As per Article 21 of the Constitution of India - No person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty, except according to the procedure established by law. This right to life, includes right to live with dignity, right to privacy etc. Domestic violence against women is also derogatory to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, because it weakens the self-respect and dignity of women, who are victims.

7. Article 21A

According to Article 21A of the Constitution of India - The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children, who are between the ages of six to fourteen years in a manner, as the state may determine by law.

8. Article 20

       To provide facility to the women accused - As per Article 20 of the Constitution of India, no person including women shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of a law and any person shall not be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. Any person should not be accused of any offence, he or she shall be compelled to be a witness against himself or herself.

9. Article 23

     To prevent immoral trafficking in women and girl child Article 23 of the Constitution of India - Prohibits the traffic in human beings and forced labour. In pursuance of this Article, Parliament has passed the Suppression of Immoral Trafficking in women and Girls Act, 1956, which is now renamed as the immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act 1956, for punishing the actions, which result in trafficking in human beings.

10. Article 24

       To prohibit child labour, especially girl child as per Article 24 of the Constitution of India - Employment of children, below the age of fourteen years in factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment is prohibited.

11. Article 25

Under Article 25 of the Constitution of India - All persons including women are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right of freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion.

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