A Study on the Socio-Economic Condition of the Moonj Craft Maker at Mahewa in Prayagraj, District of Uttar Pradesh

Author(s)	Taiyyaba Bano, Dr. Alam Ara
Country	India
Abstract	The study presents findings from research focused on Moonj craft maker activities at Mahewa, District of Prayagraj. The village is well recognized for its indigenous eco-friendly Moonj handicrafts, the artisans learn this traditional craft skill to their ancestors and pass it generation to generation, they usually made this for their personal use or gifting, but with the time of modernity and on the demand of this handicraft products because of eco-friendly this turns into source of income and with the help of this craft artisans hencing their livelihoods, economy and empowering. Because of the distinct techniques, designs, and functional utility of Moonj products this craft has been selected under Government scheme for Prayagraj to preserving their handicraft skill what signifying its importance to the district identity and economic. 87 respondent 28-56 were surveyed via structured questionnaires and informal interviews. The research provides support for detailed systematic plan of investigation and structural configuration of the study for conducting research within the framework of the objectives Research, this is the path through which researchers need to conduct their research.
Keywords	Moonj Grass, Moonj Craft, Eco-friendly Crafts, Rural Artisans, Indigenous Knowledge, Craft Preservation, Handicrafts.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-06

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