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

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...

What is Seasonal Employment? | Various reasons for Rural to Urban Migration | Solution

What is Seasonal Employment? Narrate various reasons for rural to urban migration and suggestion to reduce it.           The term seasonal employment refers to the practice of workers and professionals finding work during specific months of the year and being idle during the other months in which they do not have any concrete job. Two principle factors are push and pull are responsible for migration. Push factors are as following: Poverty Lack of work opportunities Unemployment and underdevelopment Poor economic condition Lack of opportunities Exhaustion of natural resources and natural calamities Scarcity of cultivated land Inequitable land distribution Low agricultural productivity etc. Pull factors attract migrant to an area destination like: Employment and higher education opportunities Higher wages facilities Better working condition.  The appalling living conditions like slums, lack of safe water, absence of sanitation, overcrowding with the at...