
Earthen lamp-makers apprehensive of sales ahead of Karthigai
The Hindu
Sculptors making earthen lamps for Deepavali and Karthigai Deepam have taken out the potters wheel in the hope of better sales this year. If the COVID-19 lockdown has ruined their business so far, hea
Sculptors making earthen lamps for Deepavali and Karthigai Deepam have taken out the potters wheel in the hope of better sales this year. If the COVID-19 lockdown has ruined their business so far, heavy rainfall has made matters worse.
Pottery was once a remunerative business for atleast 100 families in Thiruvanaikovil. They depended on their skills to earn and make a living. Now, however, less than 10 families remain. While some have moved on to making pots and pans which are in demand, most others have shifted to daily-wage labour.

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