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CRAFT WORK FIG-8 Need of the Community : India is a land of artisans and craftsmen. Indian population has a lot of inherited potential and capabilities which they project out through their craftwork. It is one skill through which students can project their hidden talents. Craftwork not only keeps them busy but gives them satisfaction also. Moreover, with changing life patterns, there as a rising demand of handicraft items. Indian handicrafts are luring the west too is there is a fusion of east with west. These products are in great demand abroad as well as in the country. People prefer the traditional settings display at homes, offices, hotels etc. The trend is towards hand paintings, mural work, papier mache work, artistic pottery, bread crafting, clay modelling etc. Gone are the days when these crafts were restricted to rural areas. They have reached now the classes and the masses. The learning of craft work begins with junior classes but if taken in details later too, the seniors can show excellent craftsmanship. This can become a good source of appreciation for them, thereby enhancing their personality and helping them to choose a vocation ahead. Learning Outcomes : The student will be able to ; 1. Develop aesthetic sense by doing various kinds of craftwork. 67