To be an archaeologist is to see traces of the past in the ordinary and the everyday. Archaeology is not confined to what lies buried beneath the ground, it is also embedded in the mundane living traditions, practices and artistic expressions. Craft traditions in particular reveal a remarkable capacity to endure, not by remaining unchanged, but by adapting to new social and economic realities while preserving generations of skill and technical knowledge. These living practices are more than cultural heritage; they are invaluable for understanding the past. One such encounter unfolded at a contemporary craft enterprise in Ahmedabad, where the...