Abstract
We have glimpses of historical knowledge from lithic ages onwards yet, minimal information is there about crafts of Kerala during these periods upon the knowledge system of the same field this research work is footed upon. Since then artisans and craftsmen had journeyed through differing stages of specialization. Initially, handicrafts were originated and grown-up as facilitating agencies of production process. With the passage of time incremented human wants multiplied the ratio of handicrafts. With the extension of trade artisanal products became commodities in exchange for money. Intensive specialization and technological orientation led to increase in the quantity produced. Profit motive and the resultant market competition along with monopolization of production and distribution became the guiding principles of economy during industrial phase.
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