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PROCESS OVERVIEW
PROCESS OVERVIEW
Brainstorming about education in the crafts sector
Mind map for possibilities in craft education, learning methodology, learning patterns, potential training areas
Secondary research
The primary research at Ambaji
Analysis
There are many initiatives for crafts by various NGOs and Government organizations. Most of the work is to uplift the craftsmen and the community and one of the ways to achieve it is craft education. The objective of this research is to understand the exchange of knowledge in crafts. The transfer of hand skills has been done within the family for years but now there is a formal structure. This aspect of bringing the crafts learning to institutional set up is the foundation of the research. There are organizations like educational institutes or Support groups/NGOs that engage in craft education along with mainstream work. This study was done with an educational Institute engaging in Stonecraft education in Ambaji cluster, Gujarat. The impact of the research study will bring deep insights which, in turn, will become the foundation for an efficient design solution
Initial Questions
Initial Questions
The subject of education in crafts is broad and vast. As we started our quest to understand the topic better, we began by asking following questions to ourselves. It gave us a foundation to build the further queries and gain knowledge.
What goes into teaching and learning crafts?
How does the knowledge exchange take place with a set curriculum?
Research & Analysis
Research & Analysis
The secondary research involved a literature review of research papers, online articles, books and blogs of various institutions.
The major areas of study under secondary research involved understanding learning patterns, learning methods, potential training areas, and different modes of learning.
The primary research involved cluster visits to Ambaji and nearby places. The major research tools were observational research, group interviews, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews. Places like the local market, village school, stone workshops, craft shops, etc. were visited for better and wholesome understanding. Photo and video documentation helped in capturing the finest details from the field visit. Audio recordings of the interviews and discussions from the field came handy in reflecting back on the information and draw insights.
Analysis-
The data collected from the field was transcribed and direct observations were noted down. The observations helped in mapping out insights. The research study is represented through ecosystem mapping, stakeholder mapping, and user journey map. This helped in drawing inference from the research which led to the gap analysis. The identified gaps are the potential opportunity areas with connections in the whole ecosystem. The opportunities are then translated to design briefs with a defined purpose, target group, and issues being addressed.
QUESTIONS DERIVED FROM THE RESEARCH
QUESTIONS DERIVED FROM THE RESEARCH
What is craft education?
What is the need for craft education?
What is taught in the process of craft education?
What is the role of the government in promoting craft education?
Who does craft education cater to?
How many institutes provide craft education in India?
How craft knowledge is transferred from one generation to another?
What are the learning patterns followed by artisans’ kids for different skills other than just making?
What are the different kinds of education?
How do we understand the phenomenon of learning against the span of learning and complexity of crafts?
How do the artisans pick up machine skills?
What are the various offshoots (experimentation) in the education system ?
How do artisans acquire peripheral skills around stone craft?
How do artisans learn to use technology in their craft making process?
What are the different processes that artisans go through while learning idol making, article making, temple making etc.?
Who all are providing education in the craft sector?
What is the exchange of knowledge between tourists and artisans?
How are private and govt schools encouraging craft practices among students?
How does the new clientele encourage experimentation in products?
What is the difference in working between traditional artisans and SAPTI trained artisans?
What are the major possible career options for school dropouts?
How is education aiding in learning, practicing and continuing the craft?
What are the perks of formal education in craft?
How are local artisans connecting to traders and exporters?
Who are the major recruiters after formal education?
How is SAPTI promoting and encouraging craft education
How is education fulfilling the aspirations of students?
How the context of education has changed in crafts over time?
29. Who needs craft education?
30. How does the availability of material influence the material knowledge among artisans?
31. What is the perceived value of craft as livelihood vs interest?
32. How did machinery change the learning process?
33. How are the new skills affecting the learning of Craft?
34. How do the designers/architects influence the new designs in the market?
35. What are other industries that are affected by craft skills?
36. Why are financially well- off families not educating their children in crafts?
37. What is the cultural influence on education?
38. What is the government's role in primary education?
39. How is stone craft attracting more people to practice the craft for livelihood?
40. How is infrastructure of temples aiding the education of artisans?
41. How is stone craft acting as an attractive career for school dropouts?
42. What kind of pride is attached to craft practise among the locals?
43. How does the social setting affect the craft?
44. How are hospitals and healthcare sectors informing craft practice?
45. What are other professions in the locality and how are they affecting craft practices?
46. How is migration of craftsmen from neighbouring states influencing craft?
47. Why are traditional artisans reluctant to send their children to formal craft education?
48. What are the major attractions for locals to join SAPTI?
49. How is the government funding craft education?
50. How income generation is affecting craft practise?
51. What is the influence of internet availability in learning craft?
Research Insights
Research Insights
Group Interview- Teachers (Government school, Taleti)
1.Most students aim to finish 10th std. And after 10th they go to Koteshwar for higher study.
2.1-8th class children are not failed in exams.
3.Govt provides all facilities like mid-day meals, and facilities.
4.Students does not share any personal details of their family to the teachers
5.In most cases learning was seen just as a reason to get driving license and students dropout once the minimum qualification is acquired.making them unaware of students family backgrounds.
6.Online form was provided for hostel accommodation.
7.Transport Voucher is a Scheme provided by govt in providing cycle to students other than daily incentives.
8.Due to all the free facilities and funds provided to them, students don’t value it, often misleading the actual purpose of providing the amenities.
9.Govt schools provide free education which allows artisans kids to go to school.
Group Discussion- Village Residents, Ambaji
1.Women in the village take up polishing work or other low labour work.
2.Artisans sell their products in the stalls and simultaneously make stone idols.
3.Children of artisan families work in local retail craft shops.
4.The major source of livelihood here is farming and stone craft.
5.There is a lack of educated people in the family to guide the children.
6.GHAR PE KOI NAHI HOTA HAI’ - Reason for students not coming to class.
7.MELA and JAGRATHA - are the reason for not coming to class
8.Early age marriage brings responsibility to earn thus most of the young population face the problem of livelihood.
9.The cultural setting of the tribe had a system of men having more than one wife .
10.Even though the people in the community are educated they are so grounded to their system, rules and norms.
11.The tribal community majorly works in agriculture and mines.Their favourite hobby is to attend melas and celebrate festivals.
12.Main job of the female population is selling fruits and vegetables.
13.Occupation adopted by the children is cattle rearing.Few of them go to Army and Nursing.
Observational Research- Koteshwar and Ambaji
1.Temple trust has rented shops inside the temple premises.
2.Flowers, Prasad and other offerings are a major attraction for tourists in temple shops.
3.Shops also have small idols, articles of stone, Jewelry and other home utility products.Articles made of marbles were sold in the shops around the temple.
4.All the shops are along the entrance corridor with assigned numbers.
5.The peak hours in the temple are during the Aarti.
6.The Shopkeepers keep inviting visitors to buy
7.The temple architecture has a lot of stone carved elements in pillars, arches, ceilings, etc.
8.Ambaji temple is one of the 51 shakti peeth mentioned in hinduism and hence a major attraction for visitors.
9.The infrastructure comes under Ambaji trust and shops are assigned by temple authorities.
10.Koteshwar has traditional stone artisans practicing and selling marble craft.
11.Koteshwar shrine populated with village community has a local market around it promoting local sellers.
12.Koteshwar is a religious site with devotees and tourists visiting frequently
13.Local shopkeepers were selling articles in the same price as artisans.
14.Ambaji is mainly known for Idols and temples.
Interview- Traders, Ambaji
1.In a production unit the designs are given by the seths(boss)
2.Under one production unit almost 10-15 artisans are employed where children are just involved in the polishing work.
3.Assembling products are made on order based work where the reference images are given for replicating.
4.Value of tools, the value of learning and value of each penny is taught by the middlemen to the worker.
5.Does not bother for their mistakes first few times but later charges from their salary to make them understand their mistakes and value the products.
6.Most of the people prefer for less labour jobs which makes it very difficult to find artisans.
7.Unpredicted future of the craft itself is a major problem that revolves around this sector.
8.Ambaji white is the most valued stone.
9.Marble is used in different industries other than carving and crafts.Stone powder finds its use in various industries lik e toothpastes, poultry, paint industry etc.
10.The cost of marble keeps fluctuating
11.Rejected or broken pieces are thrown in trash
Interview- Stone Artisans
The artisans working in some of the local shops are from Orissa.
-Artisans who are expert in carving the faces of idols are called from outside.When in need these artisans also call other artisans in the locality.
300-400 rs per sq inch is the rate given for an idol making artisan.Face or statue artisans charge 1200 per sq inch.
Mine owners are the manufactures, they blast the stones and give it to vendors.Cutters are the vendors who cuts and give finishing to the stone.
In most cases clients take care of transport of idols or temples
Different artisans are employed for different purposes like carving, finishing, polishing and coloring etc.
The life of idols lasts very long which makes the artisans not get frequent orders.
Practice learning is the method adopted to work in marble industry.They go to some shop or production unit and work as apprentice were they develop skill and talent in stone craft.
There is a need for earning while learning for the children because they have to manage their livelihood and in some cases they have to take care of their family too.
A normal polishing worker earns 2Rs/ sq feet.
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