How Bone Carvers In India Are Keeping A Prehistoric Art Alive | Still Standing

Bone carving is an ancient art form popularized by royals in India around the 16th century. More recently, a shrinking market and scarcity of materials have pushed many carvers away from the craft. Jalaluddin Akhtar and his son Akheel are determined to keep the craft alive in Lucknow. For more information, visit: MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: How India's Perfumers Recreate The Smell Of Rain On Earth | Still Standing How One Family Kept A Palestinian Pottery Tradition Alive in Gaza | Still Standing Meet The Women Keeping A 2,000-Year-Old Indigenous Craft Alive In Guatemala | Still Standing ------------------------------------------------------ #BoneCarving #India #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Amazon Prime: How Bone Carvers In India Are Keeping A Prehistoric Art Alive | Still Standing