Find the word crafts persons on page 1. List at least five different crafts that you know about today. Are the crafts persons — (a) men (b) women (c) both men and women?


Types of crafts:


Craft



Craft person



Explanation of craft



Woodcraft



Men



Beautiful art pieces are carved out of wood.



Papercraft



Men and women



Art pieces are made using paper. A paper craft called origami is famous in Japan.



Pottery



Men and women



Pots and other containers are made out of clay. Earthen pots (matka) are used for storing water in rural India.



Glass craft



Men



Glass pieces are made by skilled craftsmen and are used in decorations.



Embroidery



Women



Embroidery is made on clothes to make it appear beautiful. You can see embroidery on expensive Sarees.



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