Summary: <p>44th Episode of CAC Live with Abdul Jabar Khatri, Naresh Siju and Suresh Vankar</p> <p>"We want consumers identify what is original and what is fake. We have a major challenge from market where consumers opt for cheap replicas, artifically dyed , screen printed products of Ajrakh, and even Tangaliya. To top it up, our own community sometimes gets in cut-throat competition and steals our designs and sells it at much cheaper rates"</p> <p>This is just scratch the top of the surface of actual issues faced by crafts and handloom artisans of Gujarat.</p> <p>Khatri Abdul Jabar Mahmed , 9th generation Ajrakh Handblock Printing Master Artisan, Sureshkumar Dhaiyda , Tangaliya weaver from Vankar family of Adhoi and Naresh Khengar , The Indigo Man & Weaver from Bhujodi threw light on their personal stories while sharing very candidly what are the issues that bother them.</p> <p>What can you do as a consumer?</p> <p>Be aware and Buy from right sources, if possible directly from artisans and weavers.</p> <p>Check out our website: h<a target="_blank">ttps://ciceroni.in/shop/festive-edit-for-her</a></p>
