These Differently-abled Women From Kurnool Are Making It Big In The Handloom Industry
They are running a stall near Kondareddy Bridge in Kurnool city.
We generally tend to sympathise with differently-abled people, often thinking about how they would not be able to sustain a livelihood of their own. Times have changed. Now they are able to select a line of work of their choice and become self-sufficient. They serve as an inspiration to the rest of the people, setting examples. This article talks about two brave women, who despite facing challenges, serve as inspirational figures and are forging ahead as role models in their community. Despite being born with disabilities, they lead independent lives, relying on their skilled craftsmanship. Currently, they are running a stall named Le Pakshi Handlooms and Handicrafts Emporium near Kondareddy Bridge in Kurnool city, Andhra Pradesh, attracting considerable attention at a thematic exhibition.
The two women named Peddakka and Chinnakakka from Anantapur district became interested in handloom arts. They suffer from congenital deformity. They make a living by selling items made of jute. They stand as an ideal by making jewellery items with various beautiful designs to decorate the home, especially women’s favourite decoration items like bangles, kammas, and bracelets.. They also excel in decorating homes with a variety of beautifully crafted items such as glass, bronze, and brass decorations, drawing admiration from visitors. They are recognised for their environmental stewardship, as highlighted in the local media, emphasising their commitment to sustainability through their crafted goods, including furniture, doormats, glassware, pencil holders, and other brass items, all available at affordable prices starting from Rs 50.
They not only manufacture these items, but also provide employment to four people and are receiving praise from all. They told Local 18 that the jute products they make are environmentally friendly and do not cause any harm to the environment. Their initiative extends to creating baskets, bags, and home decor items that contribute positively to environmental conservation efforts.