Name of the Artisan: Ramavelu
Art Form: Pottery
About the Artist: Ramavelu is a potter from a village in Tamil Nadu. His family has been doing pottery for over five generations and his great grandfather used to do the pottery work for kings. Among seven contestants for a competition that took place in Dakshinchitra, Ramavelu was selected and had been given an opportunity to work there. According to Ramavelu, only if he works in Dakshanchitra will his work will be recognized and thus he'll be given further opportunities. He has seven children and each of them are well trained in this handicraft.
Group Members: Reginald, Surjeet, Afeef & Richard
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