A photo story on the sheep shearing process by the pastorals in the Kutch region
Author: Sreekanth Sanjay Penugonda
Cohort: 2023.
Host: Sahjeevan in Kutch, Gujarat.
Role: Rediscover a range of indigenous wool crafts and craft artisans, and get involved in research and innovation for making indigenous wool the insulation material for sustainable buildings, and packaging.
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