“For centuries, handwriting was the definitive mark of social status, education and liberal values in India. Calligraphers mastered the swooping Urdu script in ivory-tower institutions and penned copies of the Koran for wealthy patrons. The pinnacle of a katib’s achievement meant a seat at court and a chance to earn the sultan’s ear.” – Scott Carney

The Musalman is the only handwritten newspaper in Asia and has been operational since 1927. Here is their story.

Alternatively, another dying art in South Asia is hand made movie posters. You can see a huge portion of the collection here. I think Adu did an essay on this at some point but I could be mistaken.