Episode no 83
This interview was published on 27 September 2022 with Buddh Singh, a craftsman who makes wooden and iron tools (used for agriculture, hobby, self-defense, weddings and homes). Three generations of whom are doing this traditional work, grandfather, son and grandson. They live in village Bhai Bakhtaur district Bathinda. At the beginning of the interview he explained the difference between “Safajang” and “Takua”. They mentioned that “Safajang” is used in marriages and “Takua” like an axe. The old man is 80 years old and has been doing this tradition since he was 15 years old. He passed on his art to his son and his son passed on all this training to his son. He said that many types of wooden and iron tools are made by hand with complete passion and they do not use machines. Explaining the uniqueness of his art, he said that no one else can make tools like him. He said that the tools made by him are also in demand from abroad. While explaining the special method of making his tools, he also told how much time it takes to make which tool. During the interview, while giving information about the old culture and the tools used in the olden times, he said that these days this heritage has decreased a lot but earlier people used to make many such things in marriages. Finally he said that he is completely satisfied with his work and life.
~kulwinder kaur bajwa