Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. Preeti Singh, Dr. Promila Sharma and Dr. Babita Verma

Abstract:
Craft traditions have withstood the passage of time and still epitomize Indian industrial culture around the world. The craft sector is the second-largest employment sector in India. There are 23 million craftspeople in India. Many agricultural and pastoral communities depend on their craft skills as a secondary source of income. The inherent skills in embroidery, weaving, basketry, etc. are means to social and economic independence. Textiles are decorated by various techniques, of which embroidery is only one. The city of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India, has a prominent place in the history of India, particularly for its art, historical monuments, and rich cultural heritage. Lucknow is also known around the world for its many fine handicrafts. Chikankari is considered to be the most popular among these and is recognized worldwide. It is a fine art of embroidery made with untwisted yarn with the help of a needle on a fine cloth. Posture is the position of the body while performing the above work activities. Awkward posture is a deviation from the ideal working posture of arms at the side of the tosses, elbows front, and wrists straight, which is adopted by all the workers involved in handicraft work. Hence, the present study aims to study the postural stress of workers and related health problems.