Youths embrace art of Madal making
Summary
As Dashain and Tihar approach, Anant Bahadur Sarki of Ghorahi is busy making and repairing madals, with steady demand from customers across Dang and nearby districts. His son Thamraj has also joined the work, carrying the family’s traditional craft into the next generation.
Key Points
- Anant Bahadur Sarki of Ghorahi makes and repairs madals, earning well during the Dashain and Tihar season.
- Around 15 to 20 customers visit him daily, with demand coming from different communities and nearby districts.
- His son Thamraj has joined the family business to help preserve the traditional craft of madal making.
- The madals are made with khamari wood and goat skin, and prices vary widely by size and quality.
