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‘I want pension, not fame’: Lambani Woman
BANGALORE, March 18 2008 (Special Correspondent): K. Seetavva, a 61-year-old Lambani woman from Sandur taluk, is one of the recipients of the prestigious Kushala Kala State Award presented nine artisans on Tuesday.
While the others who received the award were thrilled, she seemed to be detached from the celebrations around her.
“This kind of fame means nothing to me. All I am bothered about is where my next meal will come from,” Ms. Seetavva, who was dressed in the traditional Lambani attire, told The Hindu after the award presentation.
She is an expert in mirror embroidery work. “I learnt this art from Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra (an NGO). In the morning I collect forest produce and cut grass and sell them. Later I concentrate on this art work.”
“I am a poor widow. I do not have anyone to take care of me. At this age, how do I make a living? I do not want any fame. But please ensure that I get me some permanent income by way of pension,” she pleads, showing her fractured arm, which is in plaster.
This is the first time that she is getting such a huge sum of Rs. 25,000, which is part of the award. She plans to use the money to repair her house the rains set in. (With thanks from "thehindu.com")
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Several Foreigners purchased Lambani Embroidery Crafts
BANGALORE, March 30, 2008 (Special Correspondent): A national exhibition of cottage industries, “Cauvery Saras 2008”, has seen a good turnout for the last few days. Business turnover is expected to be Rs. 2 crore.
The exhibition has drawn more than one lakh visitors during the last few days and some stalls registered good business.
Several foreigners visited the mela and purchased Lambani embroidery crafts. A variety of eco-friendly rural products, textiles, handicrafts, zari work, terracotta items, saris, wooden bangles, bamboo items, pottery, food items and some decorative items are on display till Wednesday at the National College Grounds in Basavanagudi here.
Addressing presspersons here on Sunday, K.I. Gudagi, joint director, Self Employment Programme, Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, said that the exhibition was organised to provide a market for rural artisans and links to upscale their business.
As of March 29, the exhibition had recorded a turnover of Rs. 1.21 crore. Artisans from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Orissa participated in the exhibition.
The exhibition has provided a platform for self-help groups to market their products without much expenditure. Each stall recorded a turnover of Rs. 20,000 a day on weekends, he said. (With thanks from hinduonnet.com)
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