CLASS 4 || SUBJECT - ENGLISH || LESSON 11 || CRAFT ||

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LESSON 11

CRAFT


1.  What are some of the handicrafts of India?

Some of the handicrafts of India are things made from ivory, rosewood, silver, gold and silk, carved sandalwood and brassware toys and trinkets of every shape and colour.

 

2.  Where is Papanahalli?

Papanahalli a village in a remote part of Karnataka lies by the side of wide stretch of water about 100 Km from Bangalore.

 

3.  How does Gurappa cut the teeth of the comb?

Gurappa takes a tiny saw and cuts the teeth of the comb. He cuts the teeth from one side and then turns the comb over and makes a second cut from the other side.

 

4.  Where can you find these wooden combs?

We can find these wooden combs in handicrafts shops in every town and city. They display a wide variety of handicrafts from all over the country.

 

5.  Why are Gurappa’s fingers marked?

Gurappa’s fingers marked because the saw touches his fingers while cutting the teeth of the comb.

 

6.  Why does Gurappa give the man some combs?

Gurappa gave some combs to the man saying “you ought to keep a comb to remember us by”.

 

7.  What does the old friend say about the combs?

The old friend say that the plastic combs are much better.

 

8.  Why does Gurappa sell his combs to Ramaswamy and Gungulu?

Gurappa sell his combs to Ramaswamy and Gungulu because they are the only men who buy combs here.

 

9.  Why do you think some crafts are dying out?

Many crafts are dying out because the things which used to be made by hands are made nowadays more easily and more cheaply in factories.

 

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