Job Description

To study, identify and assess the sustainable and unsustainable practices across different types of leather crafts in India with a focus on developing actual measurement indicators for environmental sustainability in the handcrafted segment of leather processes.

Development of research design and methodology for a comprehensive material study for leather crafts focusing on environmental sustainability indicators; use of chemicals, use of water/energy, raw material processing etc.

Mapping of leather craft practices across India.

Identifying clusters practicing traditional vegetable tanning. Detailed documentation of tanning and the craft process focusing on sustainable & unsustainable practices, shift over the years, challenges of small/medium leather industries and domestic/global market compliances.

2-3 leather craft clusters will be identified practicing vegetable tanning.

Detailed process documentation of vegetable bag tanning at Jawaja Leather Association, Beawar to set a comparative analysis of best practices with other clusters across India in order to foresee cross-learning or knowledge exchange in the future.

Quantification of use of water and chemicals in processing.

Literature review and methodology for the study.

Draft Report, audio recordings of interviews/ cluster meetings.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelors or Masters in Leather Design/Bachelors or Higher Education in Material Science or related education qualifications.

Skills in qualitative/quantitative research.

At least 5 years of professional work experience in related area.

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduation - M.Sc

Bachelors or Masters in Leather Design/Bachelors or Higher Education in Material Science or related education qualifications.

Skills in qualitative/quantitative research.

At least 5 years of professional work experience in related area.

Remuneration: Rs. 2 Lacs for this assignment

Project Duration: 3-4 Months

Organization Details

• Organization Name:All India Artisans and Craft workers Welfare Association (AIACIA)
• About Organization:All India Artisans and Craft workers Welfare Association (AIACA) is an Indian membership-based apex body for the handloom and handicraft sectors. It carries out a range of activities including policy research, advocacy and market access initiatives, creating sustainable livelihood for artisans and an eco system that supports the growth of the sector.
  
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