For the west it's interesting to see people work for $1 / hr on complicated crafts. Kind of boggles the mind. For Indians I imagine it's not that special to see. (and yes I calculated, it's about $1/hr that their working)
Playing with feather shuttles feels so comfortable. The sound of hitting, the trajectory. Synthetic shuttles would never feel the same. But well, the price is the issue.
I think there is no replacment for authentic feather shuttlecock, even if it needs to be replaced by synthetic one, the people still want to play with the feather shuttlecock
Synthetic is not a threat. Anyone who plays badminton knows feather is King. Feather has better speed and nothing beats the "pong" sound of a feather shuttlecock.
its not sad, but its not beautiful either. Saleem has a point, they have to do this because they dont have a lot of opportunities. If you like to see people really dedicated and loving what they do, watch japanese knife or sword makers.
Synthetic was used during our training. But our adult tournaments were always played with feather shuttles. They just play way better. Respect for these workers. And hopefully, it will continue to exist in the future.
I can't believe they sell that whole tube for four bucks, they could _easily_ sell those online for at least $20/tube. Somebody get these guys a website!
Nah, They actually Profit off it because of India's Huge Population. Prices are low in India but the Huge Quantity of Buyers more than makes up for it. This is the same reason most of Steam games that are $20 in America and West are available in India for just $ 3 ~ 5.
@@hindurashtra63 it's a very strange economic calculation. size of population doesn't matter, cause you can't sell the same shuttlecock to multiple people) so you spent money to buy raw materials, paid taxes and wages, and you made a shuttlecock. so, you can sell ot only once, regardless whether there are millions people around you, or some dozens
@@ivankhokhlachev5460 I think the bigger reason is that they are already more expensive than synthetic ones so if they increase the price more then the public will definitely prefer synthetic ones
totally agreed but the only problem is sustainability as for example even rackets where made out of wood now are made of graphite so in general from natural to synthetic and it has been happening to all sports across the world. Also the technology and development of producing such synthetic shuttles might make natural shuttles apostle.
@@atulkumaryadav8198 they dont kill the ducks, they buy it after they’re butchered. People will keep eating them no matter the production of the shuttles… wood on the other hand is a different issue. I’d advocate to keep using these, keep these folks their jobs!
These guys seem so content and in the zone when working on their speciality and they obviously have a great camaraderie. It's quite comforting to watch.
I make bespoke historical mens suits for 9 months of the year - and for 9 months of the year I am so chill and relaxed. I hand sew in an almost trance-like state. In summer it is too hot - like now - and I am just a ball of stress. Ive tried knitting but Im not good ta it and it annoys me...
I'm extremely proud to be an Indian and I'm also originated from Kolkata, West Bengal. I literally don't know about this..tyvm Business Insider team to shoot and post this video in yt. Not only you' guys have posted this video but also you've shown our tradition.
Dude did you not hear that man with no pants say that he's been working there since a kid that's where he grew up and that's where he works this man has never had a childhood they have exploited him his whole life it's truly sad
What do you mean get the help they need? The only way to help them would be to make it a requirement that only real feathered shuttlecocks are used in official games. It seems the opposite is happening, which is sad.
Still remember back in the day, me and my friend tried to make a single shuttle last the whole evening. It got so mutilated losing like half the feathers by the end and wobbling in random directions.
I have been part of this shuttle stock production since 2011....my childhood still roam around these shuttles. While playing it feels so comfy but the process of making a shuttle is heart wrenching but all worthy for small houses to get their daily bread.
As someone who’s played badminton competitively in school for years, I like the feather shuttlecocks better because of how it feels and sounds when you hit it-especially when hitting it hard (smashing). It’s the most satisfying thing for a badminton player and it can never be replicated by a synthetic one.
*The decline in the feather shuttlecock market was due to the emergence of synthetic shuttlecocks.* Although, the trajectory and flight of the feather shuttlecocks are unmatchable, durability is sub-par which is a major concern for aspiring players. On contrast, the synthetic shuttlecocks are really durable making it a more economical option. If manufacturers could find a way to match the durability with a competitive price then there is a hope for revival otherwise it's _death is inevitable._
You can grind the feather in shuttle cocks and use it as a fertilizer for strong wood trees like Coconut Tree or for palm trees. The Synthetic shuttlecocks are grade 3 plastic which is really really really harmful to both the land and the water that we use and it's impossible to recycle it because shuttlecocks are only discarded when worn, worn plastics are no good to recycle again because it also takes much energy to do it
most enthusiast i know and myself included are playing with with feather and not plastic shuttle. The main reason were not using Dodo shuttle is their flight path, speed and durability as Yonex AS2 or even their TR series offers much better value
These guys r Artist & these shuttlecocks are a work of art , hats off to these diligent artists , there is no substitute for the original , the world needs to encourage these gems ... nothing but the best !
Depends on country to country economic situation...if majority of the people can't afford to buy them at higher prices.. their business will anyways doom here...
Before India had low cost mobile internet no one knew about the painstaking hard work required in many things by skillful hardworking workers.thankx to jio we have more respect for such people now 🤗🤗🤗
@@oksowhat Anyone who plays professionally has to use YONEX, Li-Ning etc... You guys must be playing in galli.. I am a district winner... Even basic players has to use yonex,li ning etc. Even for taluka matches the competition are with good feathers shuttles
The man whose work is to inspect the right feathers deserve all the respect . Imagine inspecting all those feathers one by one . I wonder how much he get paid.
Insider team has done great service to humanity by making these videos - Still standing, World Wide Waste, So Expensive. The sheer craftsmanship, the hard work, the passion it's not only inspiring but it makes us aware of what we want to see in the future and not the continuous onslaught of cut corner products which pollute and aren't really good in the first place. Cheap things are expensive - German Adage.
I live in West Bengal and I did not know that this village exist here and even I did not know that a village in West Bengal is the capital of Feather Cocks. Thanks Buisness Insider.
Im a DiV 1 A grade Coach and player,,, Duck and Goose feathers are still best,,, we've tried every synthetic shuttle makers have put to test..... not one player in our elite teams chose Synthetic.... We all chose Duck and goose Feather Shuttlecocks...
@@rgseven6557 the enviorment matters you Boomer. That's why I m not buying these things they make overpopulation and the memories of innapropriate content from these birdies is NOT biodegradable!!!! EXPLAIN THAT
@@insectbite1714 theyre not killing the duckies lmfao, the farmer did, also, butcher did the same for chicken etc and also farmer did the same on plants
as a badminton player myself, i really appreciate the work that these gentlemen put into making the shuttlecocks. and the owner is right, playing with synthetic birds really have no fun in them. feather birds are always much better option.
I hope business insider is paying these people enough money for the view and subscribers they getting from them. Every state of India is full of these local cottage industries which only locals know about. At this rate, Business Insider can make a lots of videos just going from one of these to another.
So much hard work.. no doubt handmade shuttles came so expensive. Once there was one state level competition at our school. I was happy because we were selected to assist and we got all the discarded shuttles.. it was treasure for us back then
Nope, synthetic is better for the enviorment as it lasts longer, polluted less, causes less species decline, makes less overpopulation (yes birdie manufacturing process does make overpopulation) AND synthetic is better for the enviorment due to materials used.
nothing is more satisfying than the sound of a good smash from a feather shuttlecock. im no professional but this is one of the reason that makes playing badminton fun.
I hadn't ever played with feather shuttles until a few months ago, and since I just started taking the sport seriously, I can say there's nothing better than opening a new tube of feathered birdies. I hope that one day there will be a durable version of a feathered shuttlecock that companies like this can make easily
I'd love to buy shuttlecocks from this company! 😻 I'll look for the brand in the shops wherever possible. The shuttlecocks look so beautiful and strong. 😻😻
All the badminton players I know, including professionals, prefer feathers. Cheap synthetic ones just don't cut it, but I understand the price thing. Wish I could get the feather ones for the price they said
@@somecheapeats start importing....it will still be cheaper than what you get in US....may be this could be a good opportunity for you to start your own venture...I know couple of people who are minting money doing the same although product is different...one imports leather goods another imports tools used in automobile industry
The plastic one are terrible. They warp out of shape and then fly all over the place. Once you've tried a feather one, it's very hard to go back to plastic. Yes, feather one's cost more and wear faster but even with split feathers, they still fly better then warpy plastic ones.
@@premsai2050 I don't know where "here" is but everywhere else it's the other way around. Do a search and compare similar quality birdies of each kind.
@@PushyPawn listen up, the natural ones are cheap from child labor and mass suffering is caused to make the buessness work. You should only buy synthetic ones.
The same thing made in Japan would cost like 20 dollars a shuttle or maybe more. One thing japanese are expert in, is marketing their products. "Oh look this is such a tiring process.. all of it made by skilled workers who are the finest in business.. all handmade into perfection.. 200 dollars a tube sir.."
U are goddamn right!!!!! It's just that there is no one for encouraging and guiding them how can they expand their business! And govt. is doing nothing in this aspect! We r getting to know about these things too bcz of this channel! 🙁
This is astonishing, and the comments are as well. As a child, I loved playing badminton, but I just accepted the unusual thing called a shuttlecock as part of the game. (I'm sure ours were plastic.) Older now, and wondering whoever thought of this!? Who made the first oddball thing called a shuttlecock? And seeing that the making of excellent shuttlecocks is still surviving is mind blowing. Not everything is automated, and these people most likely don't get paid anywhere near what their intensive labor is worth. Thanks for a great video on an interesting topic!
As a Bengali from Kolkata, India, we know this place very well😌.....To me a plastic shuttle can never substitute these feather ones🥰, there's hell difference in the quality, it's obv why they cost more.... A game of badminton🏸 just doesn't give the feel without the feather shuttle...☺
Stop buying natural products of those because it is bad for the enviorment and for people's lives and working conditions. Synthetic wins in birdie making
@@insectbite1714 then how will these guys earn? it will be end of a traditional art. and as much as i know. plastic is way more unbiodegradable than feathers.. plus the ducks which are used for feather making are eaten as a savoury meat food anyway. except the cork.. i see feather birdies as a way better piece of equipment than a plastic one. if anything i would only buy more in hope that my small contribution gets them better workspace and materials to make better products. vocal for local is the way bro.
@@hemangsaini610 sais the one who doesn't mention all the chemicals in natural birdies making. Also THE FETHERS IF THE DEMAND WERE HIGHER THE FETHERS WOULD BE COLLECTED FROM ENDANGERED ANIMALS. ALSO THE NATURAL ONES THE MEMORIES OF INNAPROPRIATE FROM NATURAL BIRDIES DO *NOT* BIODEGRADE!!!!! EXPLAIN THAT
@@insectbite1714 memories? Anyways. Just google once "are duck feathers bio degradable". Im sure you will get your answer. And what trash are you talking about endangered animals? First of all ducks are birds. Second of all these species are grown and at the same time used for our purposes. Something like how fisheries work. There is a balance between the grown and used. So ill acknowledge the fact that you like synthetic ones. But whatever points you made here are invalid. Feather shuttle's biodegrade and its a fact. The glue used anyways would also be used in Synthetic ones so no use of talking about it. The thread and epoxy resin itself is derived from tree sap. Whereas your synthetic shuttle is basically a plastic bag.
We can clearly see a bunch of innovations (jugads) in this small video. Whether it is indigo blue for white feathers double scissors and usage of gas stove for final sealing etc. These are all customized jugads. Great to watch this hand make shuttles making
I have been playing shuttle for the last 8 years. Trust me, the happiness & comfortability of playing with feather shuttles are way beyond the synthetic shuttles.
I was trained under Md. Arif in Hyderabad who was the coach for star players like P. Gopichand, Saina, Sindhu etc. I used to play All India Nationals, but honestly I never heard of this brand. We used Yonex Aerosensa-2 and that's the series used worldwide for BWF and other tournaments. Synthetic shuttles are BS, everybody knows that meanwhile nobody uses this brand either except for " Local championships or Gully Badminton " I guess.
@@rohitkashyap5441 So don't complaint as well that the BWF is moving towards synthetic shuttles and that this business is dying, if everyone doesn't play to be featured in international tournaments in the first hand.
@@anuranangogoi9741 What is there to complain....convenience takes its course, obviously...You are trained in the top echelons of the country and this business probably cater to the needs of the bottom of the chain so you will never hear of such a brand....even if we have not heard, there is no need to disregard them
@@insectbite1714 @INSECT BITE *-* What is quality of life? Isn't it life satisfaction like physical health, family, education, employment, wealth, safety, security to freedom, religious beliefs, and the environment? I have a very good health, comfort and strong financial background and the other factors satisfied in my life and thereby my quality of life is extremely good and way better than middle class average Indians like you who don't even know the meaning of " Quality of life " or the meaning of " Fore " and then pop tf out to taunt or give lessons to people out on social media with little to no knowledge at all. " Stop having kids, it is bad fore quality of life ", seriously kid? Seeing this comment of yours, your parents would want to die out of shame at home by drowing themselves in the Indian toilet that you got.
India has won many medals in commonwealth and Olympics in last 10 years in badminton sports Badminton sports also made are country proud only an olympic gold is left in badminton Indians also love badminton
If I wanna practice it’s synthetic shuttle, but if I’m playing a game, best believe it’s gonna be a feather shuttle, the playing characteristics of it can never be topped by a plastic one.
I really appreciate and respect these Poeple and their effort and love of keeping tradition, I hope these businesses will grow and Poeple will know all these amazing industries and poeple😉
this business is not sustainable, they cant scale by producing more since they are not using any machines. The only option left is to increase prices, which will work to a point but people who play badminton regularly will go for better value. if the business does not grow the workers will be trapped in poverty.
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Seriously business insider covers more small industries in india than 98% of indian media companies!!
Absolutely!
Spot on
For the west it's interesting to see people work for $1 / hr on complicated crafts. Kind of boggles the mind. For Indians I imagine it's not that special to see. (and yes I calculated, it's about $1/hr that their working)
@@JPxKillz what is your point buddy?
@@zEondota The point is that media is showing what people find interesting. Extreme form of they would be Indian media😆
Playing with feather shuttles feels so comfortable. The sound of hitting, the trajectory. Synthetic shuttles would never feel the same. But well, the price is the issue.
The ones in the video are 300-300 rupees, which is like 4 pounds. You have to find the right place
I think there is no replacment for authentic feather shuttlecock, even if it needs to be replaced by synthetic one, the people still want to play with the feather shuttlecock
Handmade product still have their own place until forever
Synthetic shuttles will definitely feel the same with a years worth of intense development. Some synthetic even feel good now
Synthetics suck. I don't even like to hold them in the hand🤢
Synthetic is not a threat. Anyone who plays badminton knows feather is King. Feather has better speed and nothing beats the "pong" sound of a feather shuttlecock.
सही बात कही आपने।
Yep you are right on that ...
It's more fun to play when you use feathered Shuttlecock.
Beginners can't keeps up with the speed and the heavy feeling on return hit that my analysis when i first started
cricket and football is more threatening to shuttle cock industry than synthetic shuttles
The existence of it is at the cost of what?
Thank you Business Insider. About time to order a few tubes and spread the word out at the earliest. This is a lovely video
Gareeb Aadmi 😂😂😂
Right
Kya baat he bhai ap bhi 🔥
Yes! Great craftsmanship
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2:39. "Like a meal is not complete without rice" as a Asian guy this is my life motto
I personally played with every main kind of shuttles but I would say the satisfaction of smashing a real feathered one is different.
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@@panda_invention1810 😭
@@KARMA-jr6uk what happened?
@@bsjwiwiqkqlpwlskskdkd421 I don't know he suddenly started crying for some reason so I also joined him
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India is full of art!!
I love this
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@@hyperplayer22 yes garbage in your mind.....
@@hyperplayer22 which country you are from..lets see your gdp
@@AdityaSingh-gb2lk pretty sure their gdp hasn't been decrease for 8 years
to me, it's beautiful how they're all so dedicated to something that most people wouldn't even think of in their day-to-day lives.
रोजी रोटी का सवाल है मेमसाब
@@VisitMyChannel2 हाँ भाई सही बोले
no most of them have no choice other than doing this job
its not sad, but its not beautiful either. Saleem has a point, they have to do this because they dont have a lot of opportunities. If you like to see people really dedicated and loving what they do, watch japanese knife or sword makers.
So you know about the deathly hallows.
Why is this so satisfying to watch?
Yeah why is it
Because there is a lot nature's sounds like of water n all
becuz indians making feather thinkies is funny
coz when experts working in any field is satisfying to watch.
Shutup
Synthetic was used during our training. But our adult tournaments were always played with feather shuttles. They just play way better. Respect for these workers. And hopefully, it will continue to exist in the future.
I can't believe they sell that whole tube for four bucks, they could _easily_ sell those online for at least $20/tube. Somebody get these guys a website!
Nah, They actually Profit off it because of India's Huge Population. Prices are low in India but the Huge Quantity of Buyers more than makes up for it. This is the same reason most of Steam games that are $20 in America and West are available in India for just $ 3 ~ 5.
@@hindurashtra63 its also just the fact they make alot less than people in the west they are relatively poor compared to us.
@@hindurashtra63 it's a very strange economic calculation. size of population doesn't matter, cause you can't sell the same shuttlecock to multiple people) so you spent money to buy raw materials, paid taxes and wages, and you made a shuttlecock. so, you can sell ot only once, regardless whether there are millions people around you, or some dozens
@@ivankhokhlachev5460 I think the bigger reason is that they are already more expensive than synthetic ones so if they increase the price more then the public will definitely prefer synthetic ones
Everything is also relatively cheaper in India so you don't need much money
Dunno why but synthetic ones felt like crap while playing but these ones felt really premium and more fun and comfortable to play with
I agree but don’t know why
totally agreed but the only problem is sustainability as for example even rackets where made out of wood now are made of graphite so in general from natural to synthetic and it has been happening to all sports across the world. Also the technology and development of producing such synthetic shuttles might make natural shuttles apostle.
@@atulkumaryadav8198 they dont kill the ducks, they buy it after they’re butchered. People will keep eating them no matter the production of the shuttles… wood on the other hand is a different issue. I’d advocate to keep using these, keep these folks their jobs!
The plastic one are crap, it's kept ripping
For some premium feal wasting so much clean water these should stoped
These guys seem so content and in the zone when working on their speciality and they obviously have a great camaraderie. It's quite comforting to watch.
@@universalsoldier811 wtf calm down
What you mean to say is you think birds in cages are happy because they look cute when you feed them
The camera is not theirs, its business insiders.
im in the zone when i work with cocks as well.
I make bespoke historical mens suits for 9 months of the year - and for 9 months of the year I am so chill and relaxed. I hand sew in an almost trance-like state.
In summer it is too hot - like now - and I am just a ball of stress. Ive tried knitting but Im not good ta it and it annoys me...
Wonderful! They r doing good hard work with their passion .
I'm extremely proud to be an Indian and I'm also originated from Kolkata, West Bengal. I literally don't know about this..tyvm Business Insider team to shoot and post this video in yt. Not only you' guys have posted this video but also you've shown our tradition.
These stories are always so fascinating. I hope these small businesses get the help they need 🙌
Hey was not expecting you here @Wonder WhyZ
Dude did you not hear that man with no pants say that he's been working there since a kid that's where he grew up and that's where he works this man has never had a childhood they have exploited him his whole life it's truly sad
बिक गई है गोरमिंट 😂
What do you mean get the help they need? The only way to help them would be to make it a requirement that only real feathered shuttlecocks are used in official games. It seems the opposite is happening, which is sad.
That buessness deserves NO HELP
Still remember back in the day, me and my friend tried to make a single shuttle last the whole evening. It got so mutilated losing like half the feathers by the end and wobbling in random directions.
humare me jab tak 1 pankh na bache hum to pelte rehate the
@@oksowhat 🤣🤣🤣
One should play ‘badminton’ and not cricket!! 🤦🏽
@@oksowhat 😂😂😂moj kardi foreign mukesh ki
@@Surend89 or one can play both as both of these sports are very entertaining and fun
I grew up playing with feather shuttles! Thanks for showing how it is handmade in India! Wow! A lot of works! Amazing!
Synthetic is better
@@insectbite1714 only durability.
@@ezekielx5 only the main reason lol if you paying for real feather and not getting paid by playing you dumb 🤣
I have been part of this shuttle stock production since 2011....my childhood still roam around these shuttles. While playing it feels so comfy but the process of making a shuttle is heart wrenching but all worthy for small houses to get their daily bread.
How much do the craftsmen earn?
@@kurodesuuuu 500 to 1000 rupee or 10 -15 USD per day
@@theabhishekmondal এটা তো ভালোই ইনকাম। কিন্তু 15 জন লোককে মাইনে দিতে হয় তো এর থেকেই?
Can you send the contact number of the owner
As someone who’s played badminton competitively in school for years, I like the feather shuttlecocks better because of how it feels and sounds when you hit it-especially when hitting it hard (smashing). It’s the most satisfying thing for a badminton player and it can never be replicated by a synthetic one.
The real shuttlecock feels so much better than the plastic ones, they fly so much better and feels great when returning the serve
New bad dragon shuttlecocks
@@user-xr4jy5vv4f really? Is that real? If it is I would get it in a heart beat, the design would be epic. And how do you know of bad dragon?
@@jmbam670 next question 👀
@@user-xr4jy5vv4f lol, just messing with you. Still need to admire the skill to make these are unreal, and they sell it cheaper than the plastic ones
Doesn't last long mate, one can cost 2-4$ and probably break less than an hour.
I'm truly amazed, as a badminton player, scary to damaged so well handmade shuttlecock
*The decline in the feather shuttlecock market was due to the emergence of synthetic shuttlecocks.*
Although, the trajectory and flight of the feather shuttlecocks are unmatchable, durability is sub-par which is a major concern for aspiring players. On contrast, the synthetic shuttlecocks are really durable making it a more economical option. If manufacturers could find a way to match the durability with a competitive price then there is a hope for revival otherwise it's _death is inevitable._
i hope so... and it'll support small producers like this one too!
Yeah there is a difference between an art dying due to cheaper options and death due to a superior product.
You can grind the feather in shuttle cocks and use it as a fertilizer for strong wood trees like Coconut Tree or for palm trees. The Synthetic shuttlecocks are grade 3 plastic which is really really really harmful to both the land and the water that we use and it's impossible to recycle it because shuttlecocks are only discarded when worn, worn plastics are no good to recycle again because it also takes much energy to do it
most enthusiast i know and myself included are playing with with feather and not plastic shuttle. The main reason were not using Dodo shuttle is their flight path, speed and durability as Yonex AS2 or even their TR series offers much better value
Actually I've seen no one to play with the synthetic ones.... I have one but haven't used it..... Feather ones are the best
Had these been made in Europe... They would have been called the exquisite shuttles and would have costed in thousands
They would have gotten a patent, a GI trademark and prevented the whole world from calling it the original shuttlecock.
These guys r Artist & these shuttlecocks are a work of art , hats off to these diligent artists , there is no substitute for the original , the world needs to encourage these gems ... nothing but the best !
As a bengali, it was really cool being able to understand what they were saying.
they were speaking Hindi too.
That one guy was speaking a bengali hindi mix at the end
Synthetic mai Moja nohi
@@onehandedwolf8758 They only spoke few words in hindi. Don't bring and try to impose your language on a pure classical language
@@nonchalant4043 no one is , I don't understand why Tamils roam around always being so butthurt about everything ?
People doing this in America make 10x more. It's sad to see hard labor and precision not pay as much as it should
Depends on country to country economic situation...if majority of the people can't afford to buy them at higher prices.. their business will anyways doom here...
Everything is cheaper here.
But in America price of everything is 10 time higher than India so no benifit.
Everything is 20x more expensive in US too
@@hamzashaikh2099 just search for petrol prices there
The amount of hardwork it takes to make a small or any other thing for that , should receive a lot of respect and appreciation 💜
*RESPECT*
the philosophy of the Rich and poor is this: they invest their money and spend what is left depot spend their money and invest what is left
@@queensandra4429 investing for today is priceless because tomorrow isn't promised,trading,bitcoin,gold,silver and crypto secure a better tomorrow
@@thomasfreddie6302 houses,lands : Am I a joke to you?
@@queensandra4429 it's not how much money you keep but how much money you make How hard it works for you and how many generation you keep it for
This Guys Are The Backbourn of Any Of Our medals came from Badminton.
"Salute To Them !"
भारत में ऐसे उद्योगों को पूरा सपोर्ट और संरक्षण मिलना चाहिए❤
" Each shuttlecock takes 30 mins to make"
and only takes one smash to break the thing.
It took 9 years to build the twin towers and two smash to break the thing.
What's your point?
Edit: My point is, it's faster to destroy than build.
@@aayush_789 yep, well executed Mossad operation
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@@aayush_789 bruh wtf that went from 10 to 100 real quick
Yeah, kinda how destruction works. Takes a day to demo a kitchen. Takes a week or more to rebuild it.
Typical Bengali guy using rice being central to eating as an analogy. He gets it. 😂😂
Yeah , as a South Indian, I can feel it 😅
@@chaitanyareddymuthyala2967 As a random Indian...I can feel it too...
😂😂😂 lol
@@chaitanyareddymuthyala2967 you South Indian needs to grow up
@@kinglion9800, you northes should not grow , because if you grow further , India's population will definitely cross 2 billion 😂
Absolutely brilliant skills. I would rather buy from them rather than a multi million company.
Lol I would buy the one which is near and better for me.
Been doing this since wuhan virus hit, I buy what possible from small manufacturers and shops.
Many people would say the process is very DISGUSTING and INEFFICIENT, but the result is so high quality we would never imagine this!
Thank you Business Insider for letting us know about the hardwork these people doing.
From now on I'll only get Dodo shuttles.
Before India had low cost mobile internet no one knew about the painstaking hard work required in many things by skillful hardworking workers.thankx to jio we have more respect for such people now 🤗🤗🤗
Absolutely.
Feather shuttles are not just tradition. It is a memory. Real badminton means feather shuttle.
Jaduberia ta kothay Howrah er kache ki?
@Miles Doyle wtf
Shuttlecocks is the reason why badminton is expensive.(If you take badminton seriously)
these cost about 15rupee, or about 5 for a dollor
@@oksowhat each yonex shuttle cost around 150rs
@Kaleb i said 5shuttles for 1 dollor
@@tautikagrahari489 yonex is a int brand, i was talking about these local shuttles
@@oksowhat Anyone who plays professionally has to use YONEX, Li-Ning etc... You guys must be playing in galli..
I am a district winner... Even basic players has to use yonex,li ning etc.
Even for taluka matches the competition are with good feathers shuttles
Wow!!!
Even though I live in Kolkata
I had no idea about this industry in my state, thanks insider for making this video 🙏🏽❤️
4:21 dude look at how used he is with his work. Fascinating how we can turn into a machine lol.
It's quite fascinating to me that Business Insider which is based in the US makes a lot of videos based in India.
Views
There's a lot of talented traditional craftsmen in India, it's just interesting seeing goods created the old fashioned way.
@@mavensys3801 they still get views and subs
Srsly wouldn't mind spending little more on these handmade shuttles.
Respect to these hard workers
The man whose work is to inspect the right feathers deserve all the respect . Imagine inspecting all those feathers one by one . I wonder how much he get paid.
They all deserve the respect especially the fact that they are passionate on their jobs
गुजारा हो जाता है @ गोगो ९४
3-5$ a day i think
4$/day
That words hits me hard.. "i work on what i am good at " meams a lot to me
Insider team has done great service to humanity by making these videos - Still standing, World Wide Waste, So Expensive. The sheer craftsmanship, the hard work, the passion it's not only inspiring but it makes us aware of what we want to see in the future and not the continuous onslaught of cut corner products which pollute and aren't really good in the first place.
Cheap things are expensive - German Adage.
The saddest part people lose them like nothing 😟😟 it requires so much work
I am loving this, they should open an online store so more people can buy them
No. The natural birdies needs to be banned asap so we can keep living without these things attacking us all
@@insectbite1714 what do you mean?
@@thegentleman03 in another comment this person has said synthetic is better,
He is just spread stupdity, and probably is an idiot irl
When it comes to handwork, Indians are above head and shoulders from others
I live in West Bengal and I did not know that this village exist here and even I did not know that a village in West Bengal is the capital of Feather Cocks. Thanks Buisness Insider.
Im a DiV 1 A grade Coach and player,,, Duck and Goose feathers are still best,,, we've tried every synthetic shuttle makers have put to test..... not one player in our elite teams chose Synthetic.... We all chose Duck and goose Feather Shuttlecocks...
What these guys really need is reach outside india!!
Nope. Not buying it
@@insectbite1714 speak for yourself you crazy environmentalist.
@@rgseven6557 the enviorment matters you Boomer. That's why I m not buying these things they make overpopulation and the memories of innapropriate content from these birdies is NOT biodegradable!!!! EXPLAIN THAT
These are not dick but goose feathers.
@@insectbite1714 theyre not killing the duckies lmfao, the farmer did, also, butcher did the same for chicken etc and also farmer did the same on plants
as a badminton player myself, i really appreciate the work that these gentlemen put into making the shuttlecocks. and the owner is right, playing with synthetic birds really have no fun in them. feather birds are always much better option.
I hope business insider is paying these people enough money for the view and subscribers they getting from them. Every state of India is full of these local cottage industries which only locals know about. At this rate, Business Insider can make a lots of videos just going from one of these to another.
Hello from West Bengal. Extremely happy to see a video on your channel from my State.
So much hard work.. no doubt handmade shuttles came so expensive. Once there was one state level competition at our school. I was happy because we were selected to assist and we got all the discarded shuttles.. it was treasure for us back then
The true artisans working sustainability with environment and protecting the quality,nature and life of people
I bet the ducks that are abused and exploited for this disagree with you.
Nope, synthetic is better for the enviorment as it lasts longer, polluted less, causes less species decline, makes less overpopulation (yes birdie manufacturing process does make overpopulation) AND synthetic is better for the enviorment due to materials used.
@@sergiocanalles2316 I agree.
nothing is more satisfying than the sound of a good smash from a feather shuttlecock. im no professional but this is one of the reason that makes playing badminton fun.
As a badminton player this is interesting
I hadn't ever played with feather shuttles until a few months ago, and since I just started taking the sport seriously, I can say there's nothing better than opening a new tube of feathered birdies. I hope that one day there will be a durable version of a feathered shuttlecock that companies like this can make easily
I'd love to buy shuttlecocks from this company! 😻
I'll look for the brand in the shops wherever possible. The shuttlecocks look so beautiful and strong. 😻😻
All the badminton players I know, including professionals, prefer feathers. Cheap synthetic ones just don't cut it, but I understand the price thing. Wish I could get the feather ones for the price they said
dear mam, we sell set of 10 shuttlecocks for 4 dollars. please come to India mam. We like when someone appreciates our work
@@universalsoldier811 that's amazing! Not a great time for travel though...
@@somecheapeats start importing....it will still be cheaper than what you get in US....may be this could be a good opportunity for you to start your own venture...I know couple of people who are minting money doing the same although product is different...one imports leather goods another imports tools used in automobile industry
It feels nice to listen to Bengali on channel like Insider.
Setai !!
Exactly
😄
Apnara jara indiar age ki janten j apnader okhanei eta banay??
@@safayatsadid1310 hae actually. Exact jantam na kintu amar state e banae jantam.
For the love of the craft, that is worth its weight in gold.
No
This culture will never die until the last badminton player.♥️♥️♥️
My childhood was lovely playing with them .
I loved these shuttles .
The plastic one are terrible. They warp out of shape and then fly all over the place.
Once you've tried a feather one, it's very hard to go back to plastic.
Yes, feather one's cost more and wear faster but even with split feathers, they still fly better then warpy plastic ones.
Here feather costs less than the plastic. Feather one costs 1/3rd of the plastic
@@premsai2050 I don't know where "here" is but everywhere else it's the other way around.
Do a search and compare similar quality birdies of each kind.
@@PushyPawn listen up, the natural ones are cheap from child labor and mass suffering is caused to make the buessness work. You should only buy synthetic ones.
Honestly, I prefer feather than synthetic. I feel like it flies better and more controlable than the flimsy plastic ones even if I'm a casual player.
Synthetic is better you know
The same thing made in Japan would cost like 20 dollars a shuttle or maybe more. One thing japanese are expert in, is marketing their products. "Oh look this is such a tiring process.. all of it made by skilled workers who are the finest in business.. all handmade into perfection.. 200 dollars a tube sir.."
Eh you mean the cost of living is alot higher lol literally the only difference they can live off a dollar we cannot
@@michaelf.2449 who are u talking about ?
@@dakumangalsingh13 the western countries
U are goddamn right!!!!!
It's just that there is no one for encouraging and guiding them how can they expand their business!
And govt. is doing nothing in this aspect!
We r getting to know about these things too bcz of this channel! 🙁
@@michaelf.2449 the word you're searching for is exploitation of labour.
This is astonishing, and the comments are as well. As a child, I loved playing badminton, but I just accepted the unusual thing called a shuttlecock as part of the game. (I'm sure ours were plastic.) Older now, and wondering whoever thought of this!? Who made the first oddball thing called a shuttlecock? And seeing that the making of excellent shuttlecocks is still surviving is mind blowing. Not everything is automated, and these people most likely don't get paid anywhere near what their intensive labor is worth. Thanks for a great video on an interesting topic!
Handmade and made with sheer amount of skill brings out the best out of each Material used to make a product makes it so much better for me
I remember playing with feather shuttlecocks in my childhood. Now, you can't find them easily. Most shops have synthetic or plastic shuttlecocks.
Good, synthetic birdies are way better than the fether ones that slowly destroy the planet we have
@@insectbite1714 actually the feathers would go to waste if not for these people so shut up and stop spamming every comment
This is amazing :)
I always wondered how the natural feather ones were made
As a Bengali from Kolkata, India, we know this place very well😌.....To me a plastic shuttle can never substitute these feather ones🥰, there's hell difference in the quality, it's obv why they cost more.... A game of badminton🏸 just doesn't give the feel without the feather shuttle...☺
Thanks for bringing this video, even Indian media has not bothered to make a video on this.
i have 2 boxes of these dodo shuttles.. im glad i have them.
never knew it would be so special.
Stop buying natural products of those because it is bad for the enviorment and for people's lives and working conditions. Synthetic wins in birdie making
@@insectbite1714 then how will these guys earn? it will be end of a traditional art.
and as much as i know.
plastic is way more unbiodegradable than feathers..
plus the ducks which are used for feather making are eaten as a savoury meat food anyway.
except the cork.. i see feather birdies as a way better piece of equipment than a plastic one.
if anything i would only buy more in hope that my small contribution gets them better workspace and materials to make better products.
vocal for local is the way bro.
@@hemangsaini610 sais the one who doesn't mention all the chemicals in natural birdies making. Also THE FETHERS IF THE DEMAND WERE HIGHER THE FETHERS WOULD BE COLLECTED FROM ENDANGERED ANIMALS. ALSO THE NATURAL ONES THE MEMORIES OF INNAPROPRIATE FROM NATURAL BIRDIES DO *NOT* BIODEGRADE!!!!! EXPLAIN THAT
@@insectbite1714 memories?
Anyways.
Just google once "are duck feathers bio degradable".
Im sure you will get your answer.
And what trash are you talking about endangered animals?
First of all ducks are birds.
Second of all these species are grown and at the same time used for our purposes. Something like how fisheries work. There is a balance between the grown and used.
So ill acknowledge the fact that you like synthetic ones.
But whatever points you made here are invalid.
Feather shuttle's biodegrade and its a fact.
The glue used anyways would also be used in Synthetic ones so no use of talking about it.
The thread and epoxy resin itself is derived from tree sap.
Whereas your synthetic shuttle is basically a plastic bag.
It's a very sweet memory from my childhood as we used to play with this birdies in winter. ❤️❤️
Such great craftsmanship! I would live to own one of these shuttlecocks as an adornment for my home. One day I will get a bundle.
This needs indian badminton federation to reach this shuttles at global level.. please India rise up
Synthetic ones are better. India is not doing anything good by making natural birdies
We need that Government of India and Government of West Bengal should financially support these Workers and Let these small business nourish and grow.
We can clearly see a bunch of innovations (jugads) in this small video. Whether it is indigo blue for white feathers double scissors and usage of gas stove for final sealing etc. These are all customized jugads. Great to watch this hand make shuttles making
I have been playing shuttle for the last 8 years. Trust me, the happiness & comfortability of playing with feather shuttles are way beyond the synthetic shuttles.
WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THE SHUTTLE ?
They're a work of art, not just utilitarian.
I don't find plastic or synthetic one so good, the feather shuttlecock truly gives a other level of vibes while playing
That cutting skills feather is amazing, so precise
This is What we called masterpiece. Congratulations!
I haven't played in maybe a year now. Miss it so much.
I was trained under Md. Arif in Hyderabad who was the coach for star players like P. Gopichand, Saina, Sindhu etc. I used to play All India Nationals, but honestly I never heard of this brand. We used Yonex Aerosensa-2 and that's the series used worldwide for BWF and other tournaments. Synthetic shuttles are BS, everybody knows that meanwhile nobody uses this brand either except for " Local championships or Gully Badminton " I guess.
That is understandable....Not everyone plays to feature in world or national championships...So?
@@rohitkashyap5441 So don't complaint as well that the BWF is moving towards synthetic shuttles and that this business is dying, if everyone doesn't play to be featured in international tournaments in the first hand.
@@anuranangogoi9741 What is there to complain....convenience takes its course, obviously...You are trained in the top echelons of the country and this business probably cater to the needs of the bottom of the chain so you will never hear of such a brand....even if we have not heard, there is no need to disregard them
@@anuranangogoi9741 stop having kids it is bad fore quality if life.
@@insectbite1714 @INSECT BITE *-* What is quality of life?
Isn't it life satisfaction like physical health, family, education, employment, wealth, safety, security to freedom, religious beliefs, and the environment?
I have a very good health, comfort and strong financial background and the other factors satisfied in my life and thereby my quality of life is extremely good and way better than middle class average Indians like you who don't even know the meaning of " Quality of life " or the meaning of " Fore " and then pop tf out to taunt or give lessons to people out on social media with little to no knowledge at all. " Stop having kids, it is bad fore quality of life ", seriously kid?
Seeing this comment of yours, your parents would want to die out of shame at home by drowing themselves in the Indian toilet that you got.
India has won many medals in commonwealth and Olympics in last 10 years in badminton sports
Badminton sports also made are country proud only an olympic gold is left in badminton
Indians also love badminton
Summer : Cricket
Rainy : Football, Table Tennis
Winter : Kabaddi , Badminton , Tennis , Football, Volleyball
@@arpanabinaswar1811 bhai TT to shsyad he koi khelta hoga
@@oksowhat hmm hamare yaha sports club me kheltethe wo bhi jab table toot gaya toh khelna band kardiya
@@arpanabinaswar1811 haha lol
Thanks to insider didn't know my state West Bengal was home to such fine shuttle cock manufacturing. Feel proud 🙂
Great documentary how such High quality Shuttle r made and naturalization is the key to sustainable
I would keep them in a showcase bcoz they're work of art 👏👏 they're so good I don't want them to get dirty or break while playing 😅
Is it just me or is Business Insider using “India” in the title a lot recently?
you have a point. 3 times in the past month i think
Yup a lot lately
When A RUclipsr needs Views they do this everytime... Nothing New..😂
@Sahil Ahmedöv I reported this buessnesses insider video. It needed reported for innapropriate content
If I wanna practice it’s synthetic shuttle, but if I’m playing a game, best believe it’s gonna be a feather shuttle, the playing characteristics of it can never be topped by a plastic one.
Not true. Synthetic is better in every way and natural ones are mass suffering
@@insectbite1714 hell no
Just like that, my mind is blown before bed.
Salamalaikum bhai jaan.....india ke vikas me aap sbo ka yogdan bhulaya nhi ja skta
THANK YOU for giving them coverage, we don’t know the future.
This video makes me feel guilty for all of the shuttles I have thrown away
I really appreciate and respect these Poeple and their effort and love of keeping tradition, I hope these businesses will grow and Poeple will know all these amazing industries and poeple😉
this business is not sustainable, they cant scale by producing more since they are not using any machines. The only option left is to increase prices, which will work to a point but people who play badminton regularly will go for better value. if the business does not grow the workers will be trapped in poverty.
People.
@@gregoryconnor9333 what?
Terrific video. I grew up playing with the traditional shuttlecock and I have no intention of changing.
so much handwork bravo, amazing stuff . while playing we seldom realized the work behind it ;(