How Indian Potters Are Reinventing Themselves | Still Standing

Leading up to the Hindu festival of Diwali, artisans across India produce clay oil lamps called diyas by the thousands. But profits are small and the tradition is under threat from imported alternatives and pollution concerns.

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How Indian Potters Are Reinventing Themselves | Still Standing

[rutuja]

All Indians should support them
They should support their tradition
This man works so hard
Great respect for him👍

[hardcydr]

The Japanese made their historical traditional arts something local government tries to protect. They keep their traditional crafts alive because they view it as important to who they are. I hope India does something similar. And I wish western countries did this too.

[shrija]

I never saw this channel disrespecting India in any way...or any other country it's beautiful and kinda rare

[deepshi]

People used to bargain hardly with these hard working people, they earn only a little to fill their half stomach.... Please stop bargaining, they are not going to build a bungalow with their earnings, give them what they deserve, speak to them with a happy face and make them

[DungeonMaster]

thank you for letting everyone know what these people go through.

[athreya__]

As an Indian, my grandmother never threw away the diyas after deepavali, now I see why.

[ForteExpresso]

Its actually the story of every artisan in India
Due to globalisation, the indigenous products are facing decline

[katkaat]

If this got picked up and somebody sold these little pots internationally, this man could probably get $4 for each of them.

[tharunthammaiah]

Because of Air pollution instead of finding a way to clean the air emmitted from industries, they water the small potter's kiln! Pity

[virattandon]

And then Ananya Pandey says that she struggled

[GS-bxkk]

End of the day, it's about building a future for their kids and give them a better life than what they had. Eventually, all these skills will die or fade away with the older generation..which may turn out to be a blessing for the kids..but will be a tough and painful transition for all of they don't adapt or re-skill or become creative.
God bless them..

[anshagrawal]

Those diyas are never thrown away
They are reused every year
Even with the popularity of electric fancy lights, these diyas for traditional purposes are still used

[JJ-fnxj]

I still use clay diyas

I clean them every year, ridding them of the soot and I STORE them for use next year. I have never used electric ones and i hate them.

[ashishranjan]

Me and my family have never used chinese lights... Always used pots...

Each diwali approx 1000 diyaa are ordered from my family side

[BlackPearlSparkle]

That clip of the kid wearing a mask and sitting alone behind those diyas is heartbreaking. I will make sure to pick up more of these clay diyas from now on.

[styleslv]

1000 for 300rs ?? Damn I got scammed .
I buyed 24 of them for 150rs

[anishkumar-woem]

This such a good example of 1person: very hardworking but no smart work
2person hardwork +smart work (he understands market demand and changes accordingly and very creative )

[sadhooman]

As an indian, when I was kid I also wanted the electrical lights to decorate our house but parents were like nop, we will use diyas, my mom said if we don't buy them they will not able to live, but I neglected it and wanted them as wish they did but they would bring 200 diyas which looks so amazing and I started to adore them from 2018 I don't use does fairy lights anymore cause diyas r beautiful enough

[PakistaniCuisine]

India is full of talent, i hope they get world wide recognition for their work, lot of respect from🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[nilnil]

Whenever possible I try to use the authentic clay diyas for any Hindu festival/ritual.