This craft practiced by the marginal
community of Vadhas, consists of coating
colored lacquer on wood. Small utilitarian
and decorative products are made on
a hand operated lathe. At one time
there were quite a number of families
doing this craft but today only 4
families survive who do this work
on a regular basis. The biggest problem
being faced by them is that due to
the reduction in the forests around
them, wood has become very expensive
and difficult to source. They have
recently started buying wood from
commercial venders for their needs.
The best way of supporting this group
is to have an outlet which buys their
goods regularly as and when it is
made by them. They are not very professional
in supplying to order. The other option
is to provide them place at the park
for selling their goods, which Hiralaxmi
Memorial Craft Park is already doing.