Dharini Handicraft

We have today reached a stage where we are surrounded by plastic in its different forms. Owing to its ability to be moulded in any form desirable and the fact that it is one of the cheapest materials available, plastic has today crept into every household in the form of bags, bottles, toys, packaging, furniture, baskets and what not. However this excessive usage of plastic is highly detrimental to mankind. Most plastic is Non- biodegradable. Over 50% of plastic is never reused or recycled. Almost 8 million metric tons of plastic ends up in the ocean every year choking the fragile marine eco system. Time has thus come for us to reduce our dependence on plastic and replace it with more eco-friendly and sustainable options. The Indian landscape, a vibrant mix of tropical and temperate vegetation, is replete with a variety of Natural Fibres that can be woven into aesthetic items of display and use, with even the most complex of patterns requiring nothing more than a needle, blade a