KHAMIR’s Approach @ KHAMIR

While KHAMIR takes a sectoral approach in addressing issues of each craft sector, there are certain generic services and interventions that impact all the craft sectors or categories of craft practices. The approach has been to support all artisan micro-enterprises while prioritizing the small and medium enterprises. Given the shrinking artisan base in Kutch, this was felt to be the more sustainable approach in the long term.

Profile of Artisan Micro-Enterprises:

Parameters	Established Artisans	Medium Artisans	Small Artisans
Infrastructure – Workspace, Implements, Tools, etc..	Separate work space, Capacity for engaging artisans, Wide range of tools and equipments	Home based work space, Capacity for engaging artisans, Adequate tools and equipments	Home based work space, Producer cum seller, Limited tools and equipments
Access to Finances	Own surplus, Access to Bank Credit and advances from customers	Bank credit, Infrequent Advances from buyers and informal lending sources	Informal lending and Dependent on advances and timely payments
Access to Markets	Stock holding capacity, Regular access to exhibitions and overseas markets Wholesale and retail linkages	Sporadic buyers, Irregular access to exhibitions, Limited wholesale linkages	Mainly selling to established artisans and seasonal tourists, Access to subsidized exhibitions
Annual Turnover	Rs. 15 Lacs and above	Rs. 5 Lac to Rs. 15 Lacs	Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 5 Lacs
Unit Capacity	Above 10 artisans	4 to 10 artisans	Up to 3 artisans
Skill Levels	Capacity for very high skills	Capacity for high to medium skills	Capacity for medium skills
Total (2008-09)	22	27	61

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KHAMIR’s Approach

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