Documentation of Telangana Intangible Cultural Heritage to Promote creative Economy for Sustainable Development

Abstract

UNESCO 2003 Convention paved way for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). It defines the ICH as practices, representations, expressions as well as knowledge and skills. Oral traditions and expressions include performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events, Knowledge and practices concerning nature, universe, and Traditional Craftsmanship. The main problem of Indian society is that the highly skilled persons are one side without Education and highly qualified academicians, technicians on the other hand have no skills. The unorganized employs acquire the skills on their own. Proper training is needed for skill enhancement and social commitment to involve them in curriculum and community development. The Telangana Region is renowned for its exceptional ICH-like weaving and dyeing techniques. The notable Telangana sarees include Pochampally Sarees and Gadwal Sarees. Festivals like Bonalu, Bathukamma, Dasara, and Peerilu are unique to Telangana Region. Telangana is famous for its bronze Castings that require exquisite skills to create incredible idols. Telangana handicrafts are Cheriyal Scroll Paintings, Batik Paintings, and Nirmal Paintings, metalware and wooden crafts. Home linen includes handlooms such as Banjara Needlecrafts and Gadwal Handloom. Hyderabad is famous for Lac bangles, jingle on pearl strings. There is a great scope for Entrepreneurship Development in Intangible Cultural Heritage and its allied sectors in Telangana State. Pottery, Silver Filigree, Basket-Mat Making, Toy Making, Saree Designs will provide very big market and solve the unemployment problems. In addition to Documentation and Safeguarding the endangered cultural expressions create opportunities for an internship with industry, business, artists, and craftsmen.