From Idle to Inspired: Tral Girls Find Dignity & Purpose in Crewel Craft Training We do Crewel work at this centre in Tral set up by the Handicrafts Department. I have completed one month here and our Sir teaches us well, said a young girl doing Crewel embroidery at the centre in Tral, Jammu & Kashmir. We tell those who stay at home to do this work as well, it is very beneficial, said another. An idle mind is a devil’s workshop. We have to come here for two years. After that period, we can teach several others this craftwork. Learning craftwork brings respect from family and society, said a young crewal worker. The girls get a Certificate after learning Crewel Craftwork, said the trainer. When we go home we think about when we should go to work early tomorrow, said one girl liking her work. Come and learn and stand on your shoulders and earn so as not to become a burden on anyone, said the Handicraft Centre person.