The Japanese made their historical traditional arts something local government tries to protect. They keep their traditional crafts alive because they view it as important to who they are. I hope India does something similar. And I wish western countries did this too.
NGOs in india, along with some state governments have started doing that. But honestly, it is still not remunerative as sending their kids to college (which is cheap in india) and having them get a private sector job.
We pay much more than what they get, about ₹ 100-150 for a dozen diyas, problem is with the way market is set up, retailers make the most profits But some potters have now started selling them for Amazon ( which then sells them internationally) for much better prices
@@vishalgiraddi5357 yeah most of the time the middle man makes all the profit. The guys like ashok sell it to a merchant and then that merchant sells it to the consumer at twice or thrice the rate most of the time
People used to bargain hardly with these hard working people, they earn only a little to fill their half stomach.... Please stop bargaining, they are not going to build a bungalow with their earnings, give them what they deserve, speak to them with a happy face and make them happy.....
That's my grandfather My grandparents literally renovated our house for 5 lakh rupees, cut all the trees threw all plants away, my house was completely fine and modern but they had to waste money, couldn't resist themselves) But will argue with bread vendors for 15 rs Then he'll lecture me about his struggles I didn't speak to my grandparents for 15 days but who cares
@@hopeworldian1112 my father too, he just spent around a lakh Rs on his sister (because she wanted a jwellery set 😒) but when it comes to buying groceries, he bargains for 5Rs ..... It's shameful.
We don't realise but our father,grand father , even the great grandpaa....have remain same.......we cant change them fr sure.....u know what we can do....we can ensure that we Study better and have a better job so that we dont argue with them fr 5-10 rupees and make their life beautiful....at least i have decided it , u can too if u want or ur children will comment same somewhere else and that time we will say to them that they are immature.....it just revolve generation to generation until someone changes it
unfortunately once artisans get agents from other countries they get ripped off, the west is the largest cause of underpaying, and in india 4$ for every 1000 is a pretty good earning because things are cheaper, lemme simplify, less expensive living =less pay
@@raminderkaur1761 no, just give the potters a much bigger amount of money. more money for them, and Less work for them! and good on the environment. AND you spend the same amount of money as with Iots of diyas. quadrupIe win!
@@Yash-Gaikwad its made to look like it since most media houses are christian owned i saw some documentary of any British media on Yamuna river pollution which is polluted by industrial effluent, improper sewage treatment but they used hindu festival thumbnail to brainwash the viewers
@@nonec384 yes, it is true. At least we still have these crafts around us. People in west can't even remember what their cultural craft was like a 100 years ago.
End of the day, it's about building a future for their kids and give them a better life than what they had. Eventually, all these skills will die or fade away with the older generation..which may turn out to be a blessing for the kids..but will be a tough and painful transition for all of they don't adapt or re-skill or become creative. God bless them..
Those diyas are never thrown away They are reused every year Even with the popularity of electric fancy lights, these diyas for traditional purposes are still used
Exactly. Electric lights are extra decoration just for fanciful feeling but diyas with oil have a unique scent and vibe to them💖 Electric lights can never replace that.
I still use clay diyas I clean them every year, ridding them of the soot and I STORE them for use next year. I have never used electric ones and i hate them.
Bhai bohat maja atta he dusaro ko nicha dikhake harras karke aapko lage raho aap bhi life me kahi na kahi pohach javoge khud ke bharosa nahi to papa ki property ya business he hi sambalne ko vo thodi na nepotism he
This such a good example of 1person: very hardworking but no smart work 2person hardwork +smart work (he understands market demand and changes accordingly and very creative )
As an indian, when I was kid I also wanted the electrical lights to decorate our house but parents were like nop, we will use diyas, my mom said if we don't buy them they will not able to live, but I neglected it and wanted them as wish they did but they would bring 200 diyas which looks so amazing and I started to adore them from 2018 I don't use does fairy lights anymore cause diyas r beautiful enough
We use diyas each time in Diwali... Seeing them twinkle in a dark room gives that feeling of stars having landed on the land. Indian culture is really beautiful. We have got to preserve it, right? 😊
man if i was indian or otherwise had a use for diyas i wouldnt exchange them for any electric string light. nothing beats natural firelight, especially for holidays
That clip of the kid wearing a mask and sitting alone behind those diyas is heartbreaking. I will make sure to pick up more of these clay diyas from now on.
During Diwali, me and my relatives try to buy more than the required diyas, we know our craftsmen are struggling a lot in this era. I am sure there are others with same thinking. But I think this needs to be done on a bigger level. Like replacing plastic at a larger level
@@trollrat2828 In India these are directly bought from vendor's, no middleman of any kind.. Here supermarket culture is not prevalent, not even half as much as in US...
Absolutely inspiring to see Indian potters adapt and reinvent their craft amidst challenges. Their dedication to preserving tradition while evolving with the times is truly commendable. Wishing them continued success in keeping this beautiful tradition alive and thriving.
People are switching from Chinese LED's to diyas but chinese LEDs still being bought at large becuz of their prices. Me and my family reuse the previous year LEDs and purchase diya's to support the local business during the festivals.
I grew up in a small town where pottery is fortunately still alive, and we still buy our oil lamps (diyas) from them. It's such an amazing art and part of our history, everyday rituals and seasonal festivals.
Praying doesn’t do shit. Religion is fake. A human construct. It’s caused more deaths,rapes,murders etc then any if not ALL wars in the history of mankind. And just typing “praying for {insert reason for wasting your time}. Go do something worth the time and effort. Cause. Praying doesn’t do anything.
Although we put led lights for decoration, Diyas are connected with tradition, so there’s not a single Hindu house that doesn’t have at least five lighted Diyas on Diwali.. And as for the price, people won’t pay a lot for a diya. It’s small, used only once and is bought in bulk. I don’t know about others, but me and my family purchase a LOT of stuff from potters during Diwali. Simple diyas, special Diyas, there are diyas shaped like peacock or mandala, we buy some vases, we also buy kulhad (which is a small container of clay that can be used as a glass to drink water), small matkis ( a round bottom container), and other such stuff. In every city, there’s a ‘kumhar mohalla’ (potters’ street), so if we don’t find much variety in the main market, I buy stuff from their streets. And there too I see a lot of people buying diyas and stuff from potters. So for me and my fam, Diwali celebration includes the shopping as well. And Diyas are a very important part of that shopping. And Diwali isn’t the only festival when diyas are purchased.. every occasion where a huge Pooja has to be conducted, diyas se bought and lighted. - Indian. P.S. - diya-making is a seasonal employment. So when it is not a diya season, many potters make stuff that’s important for the current season. Like, clay water pots for summers, khaprail for monsoon, Durga idols and many other gods idols for the respective festive season, clay toys and flower pots are yearlong stuffs... so as you can see, potters make a lot of things throughout the year and people buy their stuff as and when they need them.
You should not comment without knowing anything about a country. DW made a report on why India's smog problem with an Italian racing driver, you should watch that, there they explain what are the problems faced by India and why is it hard to fix it.
@@IxoraNera Copy and pasted from Time There are a variety of reasons for that. Longterm causes such as heavy industry and car exhaust fumes, road dust, and agricultural field torching in neighboring states - which sends thick plumes of smoke over Delhi - have been exacerbated by slow winds and cold temperatures this year, according to the BBC. time.com/5014681/india-delhi-smog-pollution/
@@ashketchup247 Who gonna give land???? every time govt tried to develop something opposition/local people try to get it blocked. In my state they tried to make a gas pipeline, which will eliminate the use of lorries, the opposition partied, and landowners stopped the construction, it's still in paper nothing is done.
Their work is exquisite, and every piece is filled with the love, knowledge and history of generations of creators. These types of products are what I wish my home to be filled with. These products will bring good energy with them for both me as a consumer, and for the creators who make them. I'd love a global registry of all these wonderful generational micro companies from all over the world. I'd buy everything I need only from them.
thank you for creating this docs, in developing countries many small entrepreneurs face the same challenges in covid-times. Hope we can brainstorm a solution together. Greetings from Peru
I'm Indian and after diwali we can use diya as a body scrubber try it you'll be amazed just like me, my grandma suggested it🤞. And many other ways are also they're to reuse it like painting it and keeping it on your desk or study table. And i do all the things to utilize it and i respect Potter's Hardwork ✨because of them our tradition is alive 🌼.
@@khush2699 wow!! I shall try it sometime! I use 'मैल-खोरा' (the one made of same baked clay) to scrub my feet and it works really well but it has rough texture and so it's kinda harsh on rest of my body. Thank you for the idea! 😊 Also,Did you try it yourself? How was it?
I still use clay diyas on diwali and candles instead of those led lights l feel that people of india should realize that they should start promoting and supporting our own articians be it the people in pottery or other professions we should start buying products from our own articians instead of these brands we need to realize that our country our civilization is way ahead of these western countries we can help them by buying products made by them and promote and support them to survive as well
Question: why are these items thrown away after Diwali? Clay lamps aren't so fragile as to break after a week of use, so what's the deal? Is there a ritual that requires these to be thrown away? It just seems SO wasteful to me.
@@beckstheimpatient4135 Atleast for 15 days we lit our homes with diyas then they are kept aside. It's not that you can't reuse them its just that it can be recycled easily & are cheap so come on its like celebrating it once a year so can't we use new diyas & contribute little so that these people can celebrate it too.
1,000 for $4. Wow! And the deal turns around and sells them for significantly more. Imagine being able to eliminate the dealer so the family can benefit financially from their work.
That is a poor wage for that type of grinding labor. I've done pottery for art education, and eight hours at the wheel working hard leaves you wanting a three hour massage to stop your shoulders and hands cramping. Not a Hindu, but we all need more light in our lives. I will buy a few ahead of Diwali this year in thanks for such hard work.
If that poor is causing pollution in Delhi... What are the rich peoples' vehicles, the garbage burning plants, and other industries doing... Whenever any crisis comes poor has to suffer first,
Im not from india but they export diyas to our country So thay every year we can celebrate divalie How ever now i realise how hard it is for them to make diyas And we here usinh them to celebarte
Please add contact info and bank account no of this Potter. I am sure we can help them out by contributing a little during these harsh times. Also we would love to purchase diyas directly sourced from him.
Biggest injustice towards Indian working class and artisan is mercilessly keeping them away from education for thousands of years. I know in this same world "studio pottery" exists.
No matter how fancy candles we put on diwali or any celebration... but diyas are used in first place for every auspicious thing... Chhoti Diwali ko bss 5 diye hi lagte h... chahe jitni marji candles or electrical lighting ho... And mummy thik hi kehti h... Diyon ki baat or chamak hi alag hoti h...
People like him should be encouraged and please suggest him to boost his business by making terracotta pots as these are high in demand and the future of vessels used in every kitchen
We need to support them, like bro this is and will remain our tradition it was you who forgot inorder to act all cool. For me remembering my tradition and my culture makes me cool & not forgetting them.
Nothing could and shall never match the beauty of diyas. The hardwork these potters do is so praiseworthy! And by the way, who are these people who throw away diyas after one use?
Just because they cant sell in india, doesn't mean other people are not interested in buying it. You should provide a link to support such artisans. This is the only way, we can help someone and their work.
It's not like they can't sell it if they really can't in India then nowhere in world they can sell those. It might look fancy to buy 1 or 2 but how much that will help considering the cost of 2 diyas are almost 0.045 cents (Usd). We Indians buy it about 100 or so for 2 dollars during Diwali. At the end of the day that might be junk for you but we lit atleast diyas 2-3 diyas everyday.
I think we should support earthen lamps 🪔🪔 instead of wax candles (tea lights). Diyas can be used with a combination of led light so gives employment to both sectors
this screams im white and i think i know everything, stfu with your savior complex the reason for poverty everywhere is capitalism or communism and corruption
I am from the Kumhar Community UP India. One of uncles used to do this work for earning and I want to told you this work requires lot of hard work returns are less as comparable to hardwork.
Her first word "Potters in india" immediately I thought there are some Harry Potter family members living in india for a fraction of a second and it boosted my curiosity for a fraction of a moment............omg I m missing Harry Potter!!
Diyas made of clay are never thrown away unless they are cracked or leak. People are going for "Reusable" ones because that is easy. Flip the switch and you have light. But for a Diya you have to pour oil then put a wick and keep pouring oil or adjusting the wick to maintain an even flame. Lot of work you see.
I have a second reason for their upliftment: Their products are eco friendly and are a great cheap alternative to one time use plastics and paper cups. For context, when not making dias, these men and women make mud tea cups which are largely used in northern India. It is - cheap, reusable or disposable, eco friendly and easily scalable. It can be sold internationally and empower these men and women.
Does anyone have any links to any of those kind of business?? I am looking forward to being able to buy from them. I found some on Amazon but they are mass-produced by big companies, I want to support families like the ones on the video
i know you do a lot of reasearch but still no one throws away in 1 use they get thrown away only when they break and in my house as far as i know they are not throw away in 4 to 5 years or even more
You're only telling half the story though. The use of Diyas and Earthen Lamps aren't going away, but it's certainly reduced. Most of the people who only used to decorate with Diyas, are now using Electrical Wire Lights to adorn their homes with (but only on the outside). Most people still use Diyas to decorate inside the home and Balconies. But think about it this way, if people dispose Diya after only one use, wouldn't it being more business to the Lampmakers?
Yeah we do decorate them you know in our childhood we had created numerous diyas. We had competition for decorating them it was such a lovely time. We painted big & small diyas with different patterns, glued decorating stuffs on it & lit in our schools.
Once We had kumhar moholla "potters colony" in our city where hundreds of these potters used to make diyas, handis, clay pots and decoratives etc. Gone are those days now. Today the moholla exist in name only and just couple of potter families could be found. There's no one from younger generation interested in taking this age old legacy forward.
The Japanese made their historical traditional arts something local government tries to protect. They keep their traditional crafts alive because they view it as important to who they are. I hope India does something similar. And I wish western countries did this too.
NGOs in india, along with some state governments have started doing that. But honestly, it is still not remunerative as sending their kids to college (which is cheap in india) and having them get a private sector job.
No they won’t baby our country is corrupt
Then they will called as hindu extremist as they want to save Hindu artistry
The government should not protect this inefficient crap. Let the market decide.
@@watchdealer11 It's about culture and tradition. Something that is lost in the pursuit of pure efficiency.
All Indians should support them
They should support their tradition
This man works so hard
Great respect for him👍
We pay much more than what they get, about ₹ 100-150 for a dozen diyas, problem is with the way market is set up, retailers make the most profits
But some potters have now started selling them for Amazon ( which then sells them internationally) for much better prices
@@vishalgiraddi5357 yeah most of the time the middle man makes all the profit. The guys like ashok sell it to a merchant and then that merchant sells it to the consumer at twice or thrice the rate most of the time
@@mdv9831 if they wouldnt do as they are doing there wouldnt resellers
People used to bargain hardly with these hard working people, they earn only a little to fill their half stomach.... Please stop bargaining, they are not going to build a bungalow with their earnings, give them what they deserve, speak to them with a happy face and make them happy.....
Exactly, I've seen people bargaining for 5Rs whereas I don't give a damn about 10-15Rs if I can help them.
That's my grandfather
My grandparents literally renovated our house for 5 lakh rupees, cut all the trees threw all plants away, my house was completely fine and modern but they had to waste money, couldn't resist themselves)
But will argue with bread vendors for 15 rs
Then he'll lecture me about his struggles
I didn't speak to my grandparents for 15 days but who cares
@@hopeworldian1112 my father too, he just spent around a lakh Rs on his sister (because she wanted a jwellery set 😒) but when it comes to buying groceries, he bargains for 5Rs ..... It's shameful.
@@hopeworldian1112 people are ready to pay even 100rs extra for a product at the super markets but not even the real price to the street vendors.....
We don't realise but our father,grand father , even the great grandpaa....have remain same.......we cant change them fr sure.....u know what we can do....we can ensure that we Study better and have a better job so that we dont argue with them fr 5-10 rupees and make their life beautiful....at least i have decided it , u can too if u want or ur children will comment same somewhere else and that time we will say to them that they are immature.....it just revolve generation to generation until someone changes it
If this got picked up and somebody sold these little pots internationally, this man could probably get $4 for each of them.
unfortunately once artisans get agents from other countries they get ripped off, the west is the largest cause of underpaying, and in india 4$ for every 1000 is a pretty good earning because things are cheaper, lemme simplify, less expensive living =less pay
@@dilan_2074 Yeah, it makes sense...
But there are some cases where it can work out.
I just hope the best for them!
@@dilan_2074 that guy was asking 700 -1000 for the products. They r humans not cheap labour.
@@vishnusahani2822 for a bag
@@dilan_2074 for a thousand dude
As an Indian, my grandmother never threw away the diyas after deepavali, now I see why.
To starve these people? Lol. By reusing we are actually torturing these people by NOT buying.
Even I reuse. And now I feel bad.
After diwali,i used to throw it away but now i think we should buy new diyas every diwali, so thatpotters can earn more money
@@raminderkaur1761 no, just give the potters a much bigger amount of money. more money for them, and Less work for them! and good on the environment. AND you spend the same amount of money as with Iots of diyas. quadrupIe win!
@@dOVERanalyst yes u r right, every year we shuld buy new diyas
@@dOVERanalyst You can just give them money without buying diyas and still reuse the old ones. Both sides are happy.
I never saw this channel disrespecting India in any way...or any other country it's beautiful and kinda rare
correct, i saw their holi video as well, didn't found anything like BBC, Aljazeera etc
Yes
Criticism isn't disrespect. Learn from the mistake instead of running away. Hoil and diwali is most polluting festivals.
@@Yash-Gaikwad La Tomatina, Eid, Christmas dont forget to include them too
@@Yash-Gaikwad its made to look like it since most media houses are christian owned
i saw some documentary of any British media on Yamuna river pollution which is polluted by industrial effluent, improper sewage treatment but they used hindu festival thumbnail to brainwash the viewers
thank you for letting everyone know what these people go through.
You know it's high time when buisness insider covers this but not our media
Its actually the story of every artisan in India
Due to globalisation, the indigenous products are facing decline
didnt this happened everywhere indistrialization happends ,its progress ate the end they will probaly get a better life quality
@@nonec384 yes, it is true. At least we still have these crafts around us. People in west can't even remember what their cultural craft was like a 100 years ago.
End of the day, it's about building a future for their kids and give them a better life than what they had. Eventually, all these skills will die or fade away with the older generation..which may turn out to be a blessing for the kids..but will be a tough and painful transition for all of they don't adapt or re-skill or become creative.
God bless them..
They won't die fool
@@namashivaaya2127 They are already dying. You're the fool if you want to think otherwise. Unfortunate, but true
@@Hari-bz1mh They won't die fool
@Namahshivaya you are the biggest fool .
@@roses6773 You are Saxophone 🎷 fool
Because of Air pollution instead of finding a way to clean the air emmitted from industries, they water the small potter's kiln! Pity
Yeah, that bit make me scratch my head. How much smoke that kiln make/how much kiln these people have?
@@goodking9799 Not More than the Air polluting Industries, i bet you!
Wish we could do something to support their craft.
@@hrity2330 i wish i had
Kejriwal ac produce more pollution than this potters.
Those diyas are never thrown away
They are reused every year
Even with the popularity of electric fancy lights, these diyas for traditional purposes are still used
I use both
Exactly. Electric lights are extra decoration just for fanciful feeling but diyas with oil have a unique scent and vibe to them💖 Electric lights can never replace that.
Same, I'm a kid, but never wanted fancy lights, all around me, i can see electric ones but my house always has been using diyas!
@@Straws_in_Berries same, lighted diyas look more pretty to me than the electric ones
Me and my family have never used chinese lights... Always used pots...
Each diwali approx 1000 diyaa are ordered from my family side
What!! You live in a villa or bunglow?
@@ForteExpresso its old courtyard house of approx 6500sq.ft. 😃
@@ashishranjan8338 arre paisa hee paisa hoga😛😆
@@kshitijnigam640 nhi bhai...पुष्तैनी है
और गांव में आज भी 2 रु में 1 दिया मिल जाता है और 5 रु में बड़ा वाला दिया
@@tanishas always follow your papa's path...
I still use clay diyas
I clean them every year, ridding them of the soot and I STORE them for use next year. I have never used electric ones and i hate them.
Well if you dispose clay diyas after use and you keep rebuying them you're technically making the livelihood of diya makers better
@@thrguywiththecoins9726 well it's Asia for ya
@@deepsenpai6871 im indian too, ya know
Same but wait , there were electric diyas too?
Plus this is far mor environmentally friendly
And then Ananya Pandey says that she struggled
Yeah 😂😂
ananya the poor wheatish girl.
Bhai bohat maja atta he dusaro ko nicha dikhake harras karke aapko lage raho aap bhi life me kahi na kahi pohach javoge khud ke bharosa nahi to papa ki property ya business he hi sambalne ko vo thodi na nepotism he
@@vkwagh2738 I totally agree with your last line.
Who is she ?
This such a good example of 1person: very hardworking but no smart work
2person hardwork +smart work (he understands market demand and changes accordingly and very creative )
As an indian, when I was kid I also wanted the electrical lights to decorate our house but parents were like nop, we will use diyas, my mom said if we don't buy them they will not able to live, but I neglected it and wanted them as wish they did but they would bring 200 diyas which looks so amazing and I started to adore them from 2018 I don't use does fairy lights anymore cause diyas r beautiful enough
We use diyas each time in Diwali... Seeing them twinkle in a dark room gives that feeling of stars having landed on the land.
Indian culture is really beautiful. We have got to preserve it, right? 😊
@@aishwaryamhatre9053 Yep
To be honest I never really like electric lights, they were way too flashy
Also some times battery will run out or there will be short circuit on using electrical bulbs.
man if i was indian or otherwise had a use for diyas i wouldnt exchange them for any electric string light. nothing beats natural firelight, especially for holidays
That clip of the kid wearing a mask and sitting alone behind those diyas is heartbreaking. I will make sure to pick up more of these clay diyas from now on.
India is full of talent,i hope they get world wide recognition for their work,lot of respect from🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰
During Diwali, me and my relatives try to buy more than the required diyas, we know our craftsmen are struggling a lot in this era. I am sure there are others with same thinking. But I think this needs to be done on a bigger level. Like replacing plastic at a larger level
1000 for 300rs ?? Damn I got scammed .
I buyed 24 of them for 150rs
@@OkarinHououinKyouma yeah bro it's similar everywhere , these guys are probably lying or the middle men Robbing them
Me buys 1 in 1rs.
i dont think its a "scam" like 1000 for rs 300 is wayy too less.they deserve alot more
@@urbutholstinks2304 they are going for quantity over quality , they should make less with lot of designs and sell them for more
Really?😱😱I bought 25 for 15rs
Whenever possible I try to use the authentic clay diyas for any Hindu festival/ritual.
@@trollrat2828 In India these are directly bought from vendor's, no middleman of any kind..
Here supermarket culture is not prevalent, not even half as much as in US...
Absolutely inspiring to see Indian potters adapt and reinvent their craft amidst challenges. Their dedication to preserving tradition while evolving with the times is truly commendable. Wishing them continued success in keeping this beautiful tradition alive and thriving.
People are switching from Chinese LED's to diyas but chinese LEDs still being bought at large becuz of their prices.
Me and my family reuse the previous year LEDs and purchase diya's to support the local business during the festivals.
Innovation is the only way to survive in a rapidly changing world
These families work hard to bring light and colours to festivals let their life be filled with light and colour too
My people do this kind of items at Cappadocia and for real it's harder than you think
I grew up in a small town where pottery is fortunately still alive, and we still buy our oil lamps (diyas) from them. It's such an amazing art and part of our history, everyday rituals and seasonal festivals.
There are many poor whom i see everyday living in such condition. It always melts my heart.
At the thumbnail I thought they were using blood for the lamps😰
#Yourmom Elephant have you ever seen blood?
@@Founderschannel123 blood isn't orange
I pray for the artisans and their children.
Praying doesn’t do shit. Religion is fake. A human construct. It’s caused more deaths,rapes,murders etc then any if not ALL wars in the history of mankind. And just typing “praying for {insert reason for wasting your time}.
Go do something worth the time and effort. Cause. Praying doesn’t do anything.
Although we put led lights for decoration, Diyas are connected with tradition, so there’s not a single Hindu house that doesn’t have at least five lighted Diyas on Diwali.. And as for the price, people won’t pay a lot for a diya. It’s small, used only once and is bought in bulk. I don’t know about others, but me and my family purchase a LOT of stuff from potters during Diwali. Simple diyas, special Diyas, there are diyas shaped like peacock or mandala, we buy some vases, we also buy kulhad (which is a small container of clay that can be used as a glass to drink water), small matkis ( a round bottom container), and other such stuff. In every city, there’s a ‘kumhar mohalla’ (potters’ street), so if we don’t find much variety in the main market, I buy stuff from their streets. And there too I see a lot of people buying diyas and stuff from potters. So for me and my fam, Diwali celebration includes the shopping as well. And Diyas are a very important part of that shopping. And Diwali isn’t the only festival when diyas are purchased.. every occasion where a huge Pooja has to be conducted, diyas se bought and lighted.
- Indian.
P.S. - diya-making is a seasonal employment. So when it is not a diya season, many potters make stuff that’s important for the current season. Like, clay water pots for summers, khaprail for monsoon, Durga idols and many other gods idols for the respective festive season, clay toys and flower pots are yearlong stuffs... so as you can see, potters make a lot of things throughout the year and people buy their stuff as and when they need them.
2:24 nooo we can't throw them...they are reused every year in india
@Debanjan Mondal yes
We throw them in rivers(i don't support river pollution)
Its better for these potters
@NANDAGOPAL M some of them have synthetic colors plus flowers, baati, ghee, and other wastes are added too
Like ashes
Even though we re use them we end up buying new ones every time
It gets thrown away ....how can one use old ones ?
Potters are the reason that we can light up our beautiful house with diyas 🙏🙏
pandemic really make most of people's lives harder financially
Rather than ruining people's livelihoods how about making a mass transit system so there aren't thousands of motorcycles on the street?
You should not comment without knowing anything about a country.
DW made a report on why India's smog problem with an Italian racing driver, you should watch that, there they explain what are the problems faced by India and why is it hard to fix it.
@@IxoraNera Copy and pasted from Time
There are a variety of reasons for that. Longterm causes such as heavy industry and car exhaust fumes, road dust, and agricultural field torching in neighboring states - which sends thick plumes of smoke over Delhi - have been exacerbated by slow winds and cold temperatures this year, according to the BBC.
time.com/5014681/india-delhi-smog-pollution/
@@IxoraNera but why not create a mass transit system?
@@edmunda4128 there is mass transit systems but the population is just too high and people just use private vehicles because it is more comfortable
@@ashketchup247
Who gonna give land???? every time govt tried to develop something opposition/local people try to get it blocked.
In my state they tried to make a gas pipeline, which will eliminate the use of lorries, the opposition partied, and landowners stopped the construction, it's still in paper nothing is done.
Their work is exquisite, and every piece is filled with the love, knowledge and history of generations of creators.
These types of products are what I wish my home to be filled with. These products will bring good energy with them for both me as a consumer, and for the creators who make them.
I'd love a global registry of all these wonderful generational micro companies from all over the world. I'd buy everything I need only from them.
I appreciate this hard work of Indian potter maker , they are doing really hard work for survival of their life
The second potter's works are so beautiful!
My respect to these karigars. Please do not stop working on it. Please make clay pots in various shapes. People will come. Hare Krishna
thank you for creating this docs, in developing countries many small entrepreneurs face the same challenges in covid-times. Hope we can brainstorm a solution together. Greetings from Peru
I'm Indian and after diwali we can use diya as a body scrubber try it you'll be amazed just like me, my grandma suggested it🤞. And many other ways are also they're to reuse it like painting it and keeping it on your desk or study table. And i do all the things to utilize it and i respect Potter's Hardwork ✨because of them our tradition is alive 🌼.
Hey! How do you use diya as a body scrubber?
@@prachisharma5619 Just rub it on your body slowly slowly that's it but don't forget to wet your body before that. Try it🤞 if you want see the results
@@khush2699 wow!! I shall try it sometime! I use 'मैल-खोरा' (the one made of same baked clay) to scrub my feet and it works really well but it has rough texture and so it's kinda harsh on rest of my body.
Thank you for the idea! 😊
Also,Did you try it yourself? How was it?
I still use clay diyas on diwali and candles instead of those led lights l feel that people of india should realize that they should start promoting and supporting our own articians be it the people in pottery or other professions we should start buying products from our own articians instead of these brands we need to realize that our country our civilization is way ahead of these western countries we can help them by buying products made by them and promote and support them to survive as well
I don't know how you guys created such good content with your network or interns in India. Brilliant.
It's pronounced as "deeyah"
The plural is "Dee-yay"
Div-o दिवॉ in Konkani
@@snaik9141 What is Konkani? never heard of that language/dialect in India.
@@anshagrawal6289 No, but i speak Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam because i used to live in India for 5 years and learnt languages
@@Kenji-ug5bo dude,in India there are more than 30 languages and have variations in even those
Missed opportunity to title the video “how Indian potters reinvent the wheel”
Yeah, but pots are originally made by moulding spinning clay..
They all work really hard to make our festivals, I never negotiate while buying Diyas. Thanks Ashok sir
Question: why are these items thrown away after Diwali? Clay lamps aren't so fragile as to break after a week of use, so what's the deal? Is there a ritual that requires these to be thrown away? It just seems SO wasteful to me.
@@beckstheimpatient4135 Atleast for 15 days we lit our homes with diyas then they are kept aside. It's not that you can't reuse them its just that it can be recycled easily & are cheap so come on its like celebrating it once a year so can't we use new diyas & contribute little so that these people can celebrate it too.
@@beckstheimpatient4135 who would buy the broken ones? And these mix automatically with soil since its biodegradable.
Great respect for such hardworking people. Love my India.
Work like this must never die
Salute h ap logo ko mehnat k sath sath patience Bhi rkhna pdta h ....🙏🙏 Tb ja k khi ghr chlta h🙏🙏
1,000 for $4. Wow! And the deal turns around and sells them for significantly more. Imagine being able to eliminate the dealer so the family can benefit financially from their work.
That is a poor wage for that type of grinding labor. I've done pottery for art education, and eight hours at the wheel working hard leaves you wanting a three hour massage to stop your shoulders and hands cramping. Not a Hindu, but we all need more light in our lives. I will buy a few ahead of Diwali this year in thanks for such hard work.
So much hard work put into making the Diyas, they deserve to be paid well
If that poor is causing pollution in Delhi...
What are the rich peoples' vehicles, the garbage burning plants, and other industries doing...
Whenever any crisis comes poor has to suffer first,
Im not from india but they export diyas to our country
So thay every year we can celebrate divalie
How ever now i realise how hard it is for them to make diyas
And we here usinh them to celebarte
Please add contact info and bank account no of this Potter. I am sure we can help them out by contributing a little during these harsh times. Also we would love to purchase diyas directly sourced from him.
Absolutely 👏👏👏
It's awesome how wonderfully you are presenting small Indian vendors just great keep it up👍❤️
Put out fires if you see crops burning that makes 90% of their pollution
inflated numbers. The majority of pollution is from their industry and gas from vehicles, don't be so daft.
@@mariamejia936 it is an exaggeration. But crop burning sure does make it worse
It's actually good to see how much interested BUISNESS INSIDER team is in INDIA ❤️
Biggest injustice towards Indian working class and artisan is mercilessly keeping them away from education for thousands of years. I know in this same world "studio pottery" exists.
No matter how fancy candles we put on diwali or any celebration... but diyas are used in first place for every auspicious thing...
Chhoti Diwali ko bss 5 diye hi lagte h... chahe jitni marji candles or electrical lighting ho...
And mummy thik hi kehti h...
Diyon ki baat or chamak hi alag hoti h...
True❤❤
I appreciate everything that you do XOXO
People like him should be encouraged and please suggest him to boost his business by making terracotta pots as these are high in demand and the future of vessels used in every kitchen
Thanks a lot, for such a true and real representation of the situation.🙏🏻🙏🏻
We need to support them, like bro this is and will remain our tradition it was you who forgot inorder to act all cool. For me remembering my tradition and my culture makes me cool & not forgetting them.
this is really saddening but I wish them a better future🙏✨
Nothing could and shall never match the beauty of diyas. The hardwork these potters do is so praiseworthy!
And by the way, who are these people who throw away diyas after one use?
We still use the traditional Diya’s and reuse then every year without throwing them away, also we make sure to add additional Diya’s every year
Thanks for exploring indian cultures
Good initiative 🙏🏼✔💗
Those who say Indians cannot track their traditions should come to India.... We have made centuries of that culture and continues
For the woke people, its not child labor in the first clips. Those are the potters childrens who are helping their parents in the family business
Just because they cant sell in india, doesn't mean other people are not interested in buying it. You should provide a link to support such artisans. This is the only way, we can help someone and their work.
It's not like they can't sell it if they really can't in India then nowhere in world they can sell those. It might look fancy to buy 1 or 2 but how much that will help considering the cost of 2 diyas are almost 0.045 cents (Usd). We Indians buy it about 100 or so for 2 dollars during Diwali. At the end of the day that might be junk for you but we lit atleast diyas 2-3 diyas everyday.
I think we should support earthen lamps 🪔🪔 instead of wax candles (tea lights). Diyas can be used with a combination of led light so gives employment to both sectors
A great insight into this small potter's business and I think we should do something to upgrade them to some extent.
Lack of modernisation and personal hygiene is the main reason of Indian poverty
this screams im white and i think i know everything, stfu with your savior complex the reason for poverty everywhere is capitalism or communism and corruption
I am from the Kumhar Community UP India. One of uncles used to do this work for earning and I want to told you this work requires lot of hard work returns are less as comparable to hardwork.
Her first word "Potters in india" immediately I thought there are some Harry Potter family members living in india for a fraction of a second and it boosted my curiosity for a fraction of a moment............omg I m missing Harry Potter!!
Thanks for covering it
Can you make more why is it so expensive videos?
I really miss them
Hardworking People Hats off to Them . Why Every time only Poor People Suffer.
Hardest video title I’ve ever read
sasha, their work is harder.
Thx Business Insider ❤❤❤🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
To help me know about people of my own country more.
2:31 hey that's a swastika. Oh yeah i remember Hitler stole that symbol of peace...
Yea! I was about to comment it haha
@Yadhu Krishna MJ Hitler's is actually a mirror image of it
Diyas made of clay are never thrown away unless they are cracked or leak. People are going for "Reusable" ones because that is easy. Flip the switch and you have light.
But for a Diya you have to pour oil then put a wick and keep pouring oil or adjusting the wick to maintain an even flame. Lot of work you see.
""dee yay" ??? girl what 0:10
It's upto us how we want our future generations to be. So start supporting and preserving tradition and culture.🙏
Man even the Indian media doesn't care about these issues hats off
It's 2am, and I'm crying.
This Diwali we switched for vocal for local.. trying as much as I can
Traditionally Endless and Lifetime. Continue and expand as vigorously widespread in many places. GDP Growth, GDP Preserved. Continue and LIVE.
how many came here just by looking at the display pic?..
Okay, I saw your comment 4 times today. Stop copying and pasting.
@@insectbite1714 sorry if you were offended. I know it annoys people, but agree it attracts attention
I have a second reason for their upliftment:
Their products are eco friendly and are a great cheap alternative to one time use plastics and paper cups. For context, when not making dias, these men and women make mud tea cups which are largely used in northern India. It is - cheap, reusable or disposable, eco friendly and easily scalable. It can be sold internationally and empower these men and women.
Does anyone have any links to any of those kind of business?? I am looking forward to being able to buy from them. I found some on Amazon but they are mass-produced by big companies, I want to support families like the ones on the video
It is tradition that We indians buy new diya every diwali that make it more special
i know you do a lot of reasearch but still no one throws away in 1 use they get thrown away only when they break and in my house as far as i know they are not throw away in 4 to 5 years or even more
In our country there is a huge gap between rich and poor. I saw some time people wasting their money for useless things. God protect these crafts men.
this would all be better if indians can stop trying to be like western countries, india needs to be a better india not the west
You're only telling half the story though. The use of Diyas and Earthen Lamps aren't going away, but it's certainly reduced.
Most of the people who only used to decorate with Diyas, are now using Electrical Wire Lights to adorn their homes with (but only on the outside). Most people still use Diyas to decorate inside the home and Balconies.
But think about it this way, if people dispose Diya after only one use, wouldn't it being more business to the Lampmakers?
What a great artful bunch of artisans... Instead of touring other countries... We must explore these areas and these cool artwork and BUY THEM...
I [_] hate it when companies struggle for survival. 🤬
Beautiful😍❤i love my India I salute the all like this people protect our culture
Is it possible to personalize/customize them to give them more value?
Yeah we do decorate them you know in our childhood we had created numerous diyas. We had competition for decorating them it was such a lovely time. We painted big & small diyas with different patterns, glued decorating stuffs on it & lit in our schools.
Once We had kumhar moholla "potters colony" in our city where hundreds of these potters used to make diyas, handis, clay pots and decoratives etc. Gone are those days now. Today the moholla exist in name only and just couple of potter families could be found. There's no one from younger generation interested in taking this age old legacy forward.