Home-based work in India is a crucial aspect of the economy, particularly for marginalized groups such as women and children. This work includes the production of items like lace, zari, carpets, bidis, and agarbattis. Home workers typically receive payment on a piece-rate basis, meaning their income correlates with the number of items they produce. The bidi industry exemplifies this labor structure: workers in forested villages collect tendu leaves and sell them to contractors, who then supply these leaves to home-based producers along with tobacco. After crafting the bidis, workers return them to the contractors for sale to manufacturers and ultimately, to consumers. This system highlights the precarious nature of home-based labor, where workers face economic vulnerabilities despite their contribution to significant sectors of the economy.