A Study on Economic Prospects and Problems of Terracotta and Pottery Crafts of Assam with Special Reference to Asharikandi Village of Dhubri District
Keywords:
Creativity, Terracotta and pottery craft, aesthetic valueAbstract
Terracotta and Pottery crafts are found among those people who have strong urge for creativity and apply their artistic mind in this specific field of handicraft giving a life to the soil. This is a kind of human creation which is as old as human civilisation. Once upon a time, it was considered as a poor men craft but in due course of time it has made its access and occupied its distinct identity among all classes of people by its aesthetic value. The study has been done with an attempt to focus the role of terracotta and pottery crafts in entrepreneurship development. Asharikandi, the craft village of Dhubri district is a distinct place where both terracotta and pottery crafts are found and practiced in traditional style. The real thrust of the study is to make the people aware about the scope available in this specific craft as to upsurge booming culture among the potential artisans. The economic viability and problems faced by the artisans in the competitive world is another important objective of this particular study.
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