THE LIVING DIRECTORY / CONNECT & COMMISSION
Preserve a craft. Commission its people.
Connect directly with lime masons. Discuss the building, work required, travel, availability and payment before agreeing a commission.
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LIME MASON
Suresh Sharma
Describes fifteen years spent mastering Araish, the burnished lime finish.
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LIME MASON
Balbir Singh
Master mason, Amritsar. Reflects on forty years of listening to mortar.
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LIME MASON
Baba Ajeet
Recalls applying lime to Amritsar’s historic gateways; gives his age as eighty in the testimony.
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FAIR WORK / FAIR PAY
Skill deserves more than the minimum.
Punjab’s basic minimum wage notification effective 1 May 2026 sets these floors. These are legal wage categories, not individual artisan quotations. Price specialist heritage work with the artisan, recognising expertise, preparation, curing visits and travel. Check the applicable category and any later adjustment when hiring.
| Category / ਸ਼੍ਰੇਣੀ | Per day / ਦਿਨ (8h) | Per month / ਮਹੀਨਾ |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹518.69 | ₹13,486 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹553.19 | ₹14,383 |
| Skilled | ₹592.84 | ₹15,414 |
| Highly skilled | ₹638.50 | ₹16,601 |
Agree the work.
Write down the scope, rate, materials, working hours, curing care and payment dates together.
Respect the craft.
Allow preparation and curing time. Provide protective equipment and a safe site. The wage floor is not a ceiling on skilled work.