Hyderabad’s Ganesh idol makers face a PoP problem as restrictions reshape their age-old craft
- Authorities are restricting Plaster of Paris PoP idols due to their environmental impact, pushing makers towards clay.
- Artisans say clay is harder to work with, can crack easily and limits the intricate designs and large idols customers want.
- PoP is faster and easier to mould, so restrictions can increase production time and costs for local makers.
- This creates a livelihood challenge for Dhoolpet artisans, who are already facing higher costs and competition from cheaper idols from Maharashtra.
Source: siasat.com
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