GOALPARA: A section of prisoners in Goalpara Jail who've been convicted of various crimes, some of whom are serving lifestyles sentences, have come across a novel outlet for his or her feelings — in creating art and craft pieces throughout the jail.
An image of Buddha, wood sculptures of animals and birds and different handicraft pieces are one of the creations which the inmates have produced. While a few of these artistic endeavors are exhibited in events just like the recently-held Namami Brahmaputra festival, some others are disbursed in local markets.
Shyamal Das, a murder convict who has spent more than 20 years in the jail, advised TOI,"What I have done is in the past. I don't want to live in that memory any more. Now, I find peace in making these wooden sculptures and idols. They give me a great sense of satisfaction." Das, who used to live in Agia ahead of being convicted, mentioned, "What gives me more pleasure is when I see my fellow inmates joining me trying to learn the craft. This creates a very positive environment. But some leave us when their sentence period comes to an end." With a mixture of hope and be apologetic about, Das added,
"At some point of time, we committed mistakes. Now all of us want to live a better life. Even after I go out of jail to be with my family again, I will continue practising this art." Das and his fellow inmates are grateful to the jail authorities for his or her enhance in this endeavour. Jail superintendent RC Baishya mentioned the jail authorities do their best possible to search out markets the place the prisoners' crafts will also be bought. The inmates are provided training beneath the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes in making pieces from fabrics like bamboo and jute.
An image of Buddha, wood sculptures of animals and birds and different handicraft pieces are one of the creations which the inmates have produced. While a few of these artistic endeavors are exhibited in events just like the recently-held Namami Brahmaputra festival, some others are disbursed in local markets.
Shyamal Das, a murder convict who has spent more than 20 years in the jail, advised TOI,"What I have done is in the past. I don't want to live in that memory any more. Now, I find peace in making these wooden sculptures and idols. They give me a great sense of satisfaction." Das, who used to live in Agia ahead of being convicted, mentioned, "What gives me more pleasure is when I see my fellow inmates joining me trying to learn the craft. This creates a very positive environment. But some leave us when their sentence period comes to an end." With a mixture of hope and be apologetic about, Das added,
"At some point of time, we committed mistakes. Now all of us want to live a better life. Even after I go out of jail to be with my family again, I will continue practising this art." Das and his fellow inmates are grateful to the jail authorities for his or her enhance in this endeavour. Jail superintendent RC Baishya mentioned the jail authorities do their best possible to search out markets the place the prisoners' crafts will also be bought. The inmates are provided training beneath the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes in making pieces from fabrics like bamboo and jute.
Jail inmates find redemption in craft
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December 29, 2017
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