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Ashirwad: Blessings in India
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:Mennonite Central Committee
Media Type:Videocassette
Release Date:1993, 1997
Audience:Higher Education
High School
Running Time:7 min.
Language:English
Author:Menonite Central Committee
Resource Library Number:SAV 30
Subject:Arts
Economics and Business
Gender and Women's Studies
Subheading:Economic Development
Folk Arts
Women
Region:South Asia
Country:India



Abstract:

"Ashirwad - "blessings" in the Hindi language - is a group of Calcutta, India, craftswomen from Hindu, Muslim and Christian families. The ornaments, mobiles, wall hangings and kites these women make are sold through alternative trading organizations including SELFHELP Crafts of the World, providing income for food, shelter and children's education."




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