Publication Date
9-1-2022
Keywords
artisan, e-commerce, high season, income instability, informal economy, tourism
Volume
2022
Abstract
Artisans in South Asia preserve valuable cultural traditions through their handicrafts. However, artisans in the region often experience income instability or repeated fluctuations in monthly income, more than any other occupation. The fluctuating nature of the tourist market (a major revenue source), lack of access to e-commerce for further opportunities, and lack of regulation to protect artisan business and wages all cause income instability for artisans. As a result of income instability, many artisans in South Asia live in poverty. The consequences of income instability for artisans include the perpetuation of poverty, a shrinking artisan economy, and a shrinking global economy. Organizations like Ethik Collective may help address this issue by connecting artisans with stable business partnerships.
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Grace
(2022)
"Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia,"
Ballard Brief: Vol. 2022:
Iss.
3, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/ballardbrief/vol2022/iss3/4