Why all this matters?
The world is changing fast. The old is making way for the new. Rapid transition is normal.
The biggest dilemma is to evaluate what we take forwards & what we leave behind.
Tradition helps us maintain our heritage. Modernity aids our quality of life.
We ensure local producers generate high quality goods continously.
While meeting the changing needs of the global market place.
Examples
Textiles & 3 D Printing
How do weavers using traditional hand made techniques accommodate 3D Printing? New kinds of wool and other fabrics are always emerging. How do traditional artisans learn to work with them?
On the Job Training for Eco and Ethical Practices
In remote regions where artisans are distributed across a wide geography. How do they keep up to date with the ever changing nature of eco and ethical compliance required of them?
Climate Change is here
How do micro and small businesses in remote regions cope with climate change? Localised flooding is now common in the Swat Valley.