International Labour Day: Heard of these traditional occupations of Goa?

Evelyn Siqueira

Kharvis

(Traditional fishermen)

Xethkamthi

(Farmers)

Render

(Toddy tappers)

Poder

(Bakers)

Khumbar

(Potters)

Chamar

(Cobblers)

Dorji

(Tailors)

Mahar

(Bamboo & cane craftsmen)

Shet

(Goldsmiths)

Chittari

(Lacquer work artisans)

Kansar

(Brass and copper vessel makers)

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