MAPUSA, Nov. 2 -- JENIFER FERNANDES [emailprotected]

In the bustling heart of Mapusa market, amid the chatter of vendors and the aroma of local produce, sits Jaimini (Mira), a 50-year-old woman from Oxel, Siolim, quietly weaving strands of Goan tradition into every broom and rope she makes by hand. Her brooms and ropes, simple yet full of history, stands as a living reminder of an art form slowly fading from our daily lives. "I've been doing this work for over 30 years now," Mira says with a soft smile, her hands deftly tying strands of coconut coir. "Before me, my mother did it for more than 70 years. I grew up watching her, learning every little step. After she passed away, I continued because this is not just work - it's part of who w...