MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS

CAP-MAKING

Cap-making was a minor occupation in the towns, as could be seen from the total number of establishments which was only eight and employed hardly 20 persons. Only two establishments, one in Satara and the other in Karad, were surveyed. They were started in 1945 and 1949 respectively. The principal occupation in these shops was cap-making, with tailoring as a subsidiary occupation. The proprietors of both establishments raised the initial capital from their own resources.

The capital investment in the two shops surveyed was Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 3,000 respectively. The necessary equipment required for this occupation consisted of a sewing machine, needles and a few pieces of furniture like a cupboard, a table and a chair. The shops possessed equipment worth Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 2,000 respectively. One of them had a sewing machine and the other had two sewing machines. They were situated in owned premises. They used electricity for lighting the premises and consumed electricity worth Rs. 16 per month.

Raw materials such as cotton and woollen cloth, embroidery canvas, card-board and thread were brought from Bombay, Kolhapur, and Sangli. The two establishments consumed articles worth Rs. 150 and Rs. 300 per month respectively. Both shops were managed by the, owners with the help of their family members. The margin of profit in one shop was fairly high, while in the other, it was enough to maintain the establishment.

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