>[!NOTE]+ Meta Author:: ATHAR PARVAIZ Reference:: https://india.mongabay.com/2019/06/plastic-ban-in-jk-opens-door-for-revival-of-wicker-crafts/?fbclid=IwAR1S1rDgur6lAAk0HeMeiRV40LL8R46_yUTOTvjwjwkGHiT1W4bvcZWyRek Date:: 2019-06-13 Tags:: #warp/webpage WeftLinks:: [[Environmental value of craft]] ### Summary The article describes the impact on wicket crafts under the plastics use policy in Kashmir. The article traces the heavy blow to Kashmir’s once-prosperous wicker craft industry at the beginning, which has embarrassed artisans by the common use of plastic products. However, in March, the government banned the use of single-use plastics products, which appeared to offer hope for another boom in the wicker craft industry. However, the author provides several angles about the revival of wicker crafts. Firstly, he shows his concern about the irresponsible handling of plastic products to the environment. Then, the author expresses respect and longing for the survival of the wicker craft. Moreover, he believes that effective actions are necessary to tie in with the implementation of the policy. Finally, he believes that the government plays an important role in the revival of the wicker craft. The ban on single use plastics in Kashmir has provide new value for the revival of traditional baskets. Crafts are important as an alternative to the use of plastic bags. ### Quotes