Muskaan Jaivik SHG is a group of farmers under the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India) system organic farmers in and around Pangna, Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Currently, the group consists of twelve farmers, one fully organic, the others in the process of converting their farms.
Muskaan Jaivik SHG, as well as PGS entirely, is strongly supported and promoted by the Delhi-based organic farming and marketing organization Jaivik Haat.
QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Village Dewari, Pangna Valley, HP Products: Ghade, Maths, Gharoloo, Diye, Karwe, Paru and Gamle Tools Used: Potter’s wheel, Mud Kiln, Thread, Detailing Needles Craftsperson: Inderdev Verma, Natar Verma THE CRAFT Terracotta is practiced as a hereditary craft in Pangna Valley, and can be traced back at least three generations. Over time, … More Mitti Ka Kaam – Terracotta and Pottery
QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Products: Kullu and Kinnauri Shawls, Per Wool cloth for Himachali Jackets Tools Used: Weaving Loom, Thread wheel, Needles Craftsperson: Lakshman Ram THE CRAFT The high altitude climate of Himachal Pradesh, locally available wool from reared sheep and goat, and quality pashmina wool from Tibet, has made weaving … More Kullu Aur Kinnaur Ki Shawls – Woolen Handloom Craft
QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Jaipur, Rajasthan Products: Temple Miniatures, Ships, Monuments, Name Plates, Animals Tools Used: Carving knife, Scale, Scissors, Hammer, Pliers, Compass, Tweezers, Sandpaper Craftsperson: Pawan Kumar THE CRAFT Several types of bamboo are locally available in … More Bans Ka Kaam
