Meeting with Ghanshyam Bhai
Unlike Govind, Ghanshyam works in a proper workshop, near Pethapur bus stand.Ghanshyam learnt the art of carving wood from his father after completing his 12th standard from Pethapur itself. He procures wood from old Ahmadabad for Rs 150, and then process it the same way as mentioned earlier. His father Lt. Mr. Poppat Lal, had set up this workshop in late 50s, it is currently owned by Ghansyam .The same artisans who used to work under his father ,work for Ghanshyam as well.” there is a shortage of laborers since the work load is increasing and no one is interested to learn it”
His own kids are studying in college and according to Ghansyam all those who can not do well in studies opt for this profession but as there is a lot of hard work involved in it so chances of making a successful business are rare.
Ghansyam makes 5-6 thousand per month, which is very less as compared to the amount of hard work which goes into this profession.
Another interesting thing that I missed at Govinds place is the test print which is taken once the block is complete. It gives a chance to correct errors in the block. The block is coated with Paper coat ink by using a roller which is handmade ,it is then that they take a imprint of it . All the tools in the workshop go for repair at Old Ahmedabad ,where they sharpen them. Other wear and tear is taken care by the local carpenters or by themselves. Unlike Govind who worked on a thick chunk of wood.Ghanshyam Bhai had carved thinner woods and also made it further smooth by rubbing sand on the surface.
When its too hot, the wood tends to crack while in rainy season there is lesser demand for the blocks as printing becomes a problem.
Unlike Govind, Ghanshyam works in a proper workshop, near Pethapur bus stand.Ghanshyam learnt the art of carving wood from his father after completing his 12th standard from Pethapur itself. He procures wood from old Ahmadabad for Rs 150, and then process it the same way as mentioned earlier. His father Lt. Mr. Poppat Lal, had set up this workshop in late 50s, it is currently owned by Ghansyam .The same artisans who used to work under his father ,work for Ghanshyam as well.” there is a shortage of laborers since the work load is increasing and no one is interested to learn it”
His own kids are studying in college and according to Ghansyam all those who can not do well in studies opt for this profession but as there is a lot of hard work involved in it so chances of making a successful business are rare.
Ghansyam makes 5-6 thousand per month, which is very less as compared to the amount of hard work which goes into this profession.
Another interesting thing that I missed at Govinds place is the test print which is taken once the block is complete. It gives a chance to correct errors in the block. The block is coated with Paper coat ink by using a roller which is handmade ,it is then that they take a imprint of it . All the tools in the workshop go for repair at Old Ahmedabad ,where they sharpen them. Other wear and tear is taken care by the local carpenters or by themselves. Unlike Govind who worked on a thick chunk of wood.Ghanshyam Bhai had carved thinner woods and also made it further smooth by rubbing sand on the surface.
When its too hot, the wood tends to crack while in rainy season there is lesser demand for the blocks as printing becomes a problem.
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