> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Reference:: https://www.britishcouncil.in/sites/default/files/executive_summary_craft_x_climate_report.pdf > Tags:: #warp/report > WeftLinks:: [[Environmental value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - Craft encourages greater care of the environment]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > Craft carries important messages about reducing waste and promoting circularity. ### Highlights >Kantha embroidery involves the use of upcycled fabrics and saris. Worn-out clothes are repurposed and given new life through intricate embroidery, thereby reducing waste and promoting circularity. Kalamkari artists of India use vegetable dyes for their intricate textile artwork, and the Khatri community in Bhuj, Gujarat, known for their Ajrakh print, a traditional block-printing technique, use natural dyes derived from indigo, madder, turmeric, and more. Their practices are not just artistic expressions. They narrate tales of conservation, biodiversity, and resilience, thus exemplifying the sustainable values inherent in their work. In this report, we seek answers to the pivotal question: >The craft sector can positively contribute to climate resilience and sustainability. It should be integrated into broader climate action plans, globally. The ecosystem requires a multifaceted approach, including the promotion of nature-based solutions, support for craft entrepreneurs, scaling earth-centred solutions, and reforming education. Governments dedicated to addressing climate change must prioritise this sector and restructure climate finance to support its growth.