Craft

Legacy in leather: Panjim’s iconic shoemaker Loleshwar Nipanikar continues his craft at 88

PANJIM: Loleshwar Apa Nipanikar’s tiny makeshift place, squeezed between two buildings in Panjim, is more than just a place to…

Devotion in Wood: Prakash Fernandes Upholds Rare Craft of Religious Statue Carving in Ganapoga-Raia

In the quaint village of Ganapoga-Raia, a house called 'Devagharr' stands out as a hub for a unique family tradition.…

Indian Navy Appoints First Woman Commander for Fast-Attack Craft INS Trinkat

In a historic milestone for India's naval forces, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Navy, has made a groundbreaking…

Benaulim’s master carpenter Anthony Furtado carves a time-honoured path in wood craft

BENAULIM: Upon entering Anthony Furtado’s wood shop, where the floors are carpeted with wood shavings and the symphony of machines…

Preserving a traditional craft in a digital age: Meet coconut broom maker Sonu Gaonkar

The dedication of rural artisans ensures that these time-honoured skills continue to thrive, even in the face of modernisation

Crochet craft: A hobby turned successful business for homemaker Sapna Phadte

ALDONA: Nestled in the quiet interiors of Panarim, in Aldona, Sapna Phadte, a homemaker, has transformed her passion for crocheting…