Diwali Dims for Potters Amidst the Glare of Electronic Lamps; Potters in Kashipur Share Their Plight

Diwali Dims for Potters Amidst the Glare of Electronic Lamps; Potters in Kashipur Share Their Plight

Kashipur, Uttarakhand: The festival of Diwali is synonymous with light, joy, and hope—yet, for the very potters whose handcrafted earthen lamps illuminate the homes of others, darkness is beginning to descend upon their own dwellings. The growing popularity of electronic lamps and colorful decorative lights in the market has jeopardized the livelihoods of artisans who craft traditional earthen lamps. In Kashipur, these artisans are toiling day and night, yet they are failing to receive a fair return for their hard work.