The festive economy: Clay, craft, and women’s livelihoods

Meet Soniya and Sharda, Delhi artisans who make and sell clay idols and diyas for Navratri and Durga Puja while facing low incomes and limited digital accessSeptember and October are when we see idol makers painting idols of gods and goddesses, sculptures and clay toys in different parts of India, as festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja and Dussehra begin to set in.