The Art That Refuses to Die | A Conversation with Oob Foundation | Kadwai Speaks

Traditional skills have the power to do much more than preserve culture—they can also create livelihoods, build confidence, and transform communities. In this special episode of Kadwai Speaks, we bring you an unplanned yet thought-provoking conversation between Mrs. Rubina Chavan of Oob Foundation, Devrukh, and Mr. Sadiq Kazi, Director of Umalti Pruthvi Foundation. Mrs. Rubina Chavan also carries forward the legacy of her father, the late Hamid Dalwai, one of Maharashtra's most influential social reformers, writers, and advocates for women's rights. Through the continued efforts of his family and organizations inspired by his vision, his ideals of social reform, education, women's empowerment, and community development continue to inspire meaningful initiatives across Maharashtra. In this episode, Mr. Sadiq Kazi and Mrs. Rubina Chavan discuss the revival of the traditional art of Godhri making, how women's self-help initiatives can create sustainable sources of income, and what such a model could mean for villages like Kadwai. This conversation goes beyond handicrafts—it explores community development, women's empowerment, preserving traditional skills, and creating opportunities for the future. In this episode, we talk about: • The tradition and heritage of Godhri making • How Oob Foundation empowered women through skill development • Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities • Preserving traditional crafts for future generations • The role of community organisations in women's empowerment • Challenges in training, production and marketing • How a similar initiative can be started in Kadwai • The vision of creating self-reliant communities A meaningful conversation about tradition, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and building opportunities for women through community participation. If this conversation inspires you or someone you know, do share this video with your family and friends. Together, we can preserve our traditions while creating new opportunities for the generations to come.