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The Touch and Feel of Knowledge: Understanding the Intricacies of Knowledge Systems for Women Artisans in India
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[POSTER] Women's contributions in art and craft, whether in urban or rural areas, have been historically undervalued and seen as secondary work. In examining the arts and crafts of women in Ilkal saree weaving in Karnataka as well as Channapatna wooden toys, we realized that while women have been central to the sustainability of many craft traditions, their stories, their craft, and the knowledge systems, all of which are part of their identity, has never been the center of any discussion. In this poster display, we will not only feature the actual craft forms (through touch and feel of Ilkal fabric and Channapatna toys), we will also present the various ways in which women have engaged with (1) creating their own spaces within the ecosystem of the crafts industry, (2) the capacity building frameworks necessary for creating these spaces, and (3) the policy response to these efforts. Through the poster, we will argue that creating a responsive capacity building module can help to ensure that women are recognised and accepted as equal partners in the crafts that they produce, along with a potential roadmap that can help women artisans create socially and economically mobile livelihoods through the practice of their skills.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Gender, Technology and Innovation in Open Education
Paper ID: 6479
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India
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Asia
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)