Indian Handicrafts & Handloom Industries.
In the Indian economy the handicraft sector is very important as it is one of the largest employment generators and accounts for a notable share in the county’s export. Sometimes a Handicraft is more exactly intimated as artisanal handicraft, there are many types of work where useful and decorative items are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools in handicraft industries.
Handloom is a type of fabric that is woven on a loom that uses mechanical power of the weaver alternately electric energy, like KHADI it is a handloom fabric made from yarn/thread that is hand spun from cotton balls.
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Demand for handicraft and handloom in India:
India is one of the important suppliers of handicrafts to the whole world. Intensive home based firm and decentralized, being extend in all over the country in rural and urban areas. Handicrafts play a important part in the economic development of a country as they are a outstanding medium for foreign exchange revenue, require low capital investments and offer employment opportunities. Including, handicraft items are recognized as a symbol of status owing to their uniqueness, quality, usage of natural materials, and the essence of vibrant art and culture.
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Currently, woodware represent the most popular type of handicraft products in across the world. These woodwares are also worn in the producing of kitchenware, decorative materials, etc.
Highly Demanded Indian Handicrafts are:
- Indian Home Decorative
- Handmade Sarees, other hand made products
- Furniture, home textiles and home ware
- Precious gems and jewelries
- Imitation jewelry
What make Handicrafts industry Ideal for investment:
In India the art and craft centres seem to be a favourable investment destination. These firms are boom with more than 8 million regional craftsman and more than 67000 export houses encourage regional art and craftsmanship in the domestic and global markets.
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Franchisors are elaborating their reach across India and be on the lookout for patners to invest in art and craft centres. As per the Indian Brand equity Foundation (IBEF), handicraft exports from Indian extend by 11.07% year-on-year during april 2016 and march 2017 to $3.66 billion. Moreover The Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” capability has further given a improve to art in India.
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Raw Materials Used In Handicraft;
Cane and bamboo, Clay/ taracotta/ ceramics, Gems, Glass, Jwellery, Metal, Metal, ware, Papier mache, Pottery , Silk, Stone craft , Wood, Wood craft, sadi, salma, Metalic wires, mogri, Palta, Khurpi, Hammer, Cutting base, Stone working base, Kateni-awl for fine embroidery, Meenagadi-wooden mallet, Raapi-knife, Wooden/plastic lasts, Punches, Dies for embossing, measuring tape, utility knives, rulers, cutting/clicking knife, paring/skiving knife, hammer, hand stamper, creasing device, revolving punch, scissors, thread trimmers, framing device, Frame lifter, Leather pushing device, Frame- pressing device, Button fitting/snap setting device, Eyeleting device, Riveting device, Smooth rolling wheel, Circular slicker, Bone folder, Dauber, Awl, Thread trimming device, Stitching awl, Tracer stippler, Outline modeler, Ball modelling device, Mallet, Design punches, Spacing wheel, Lacing pony, Heat burnishing tool, Screwdrivers, Wrenches.
Scope of Handicraft industry in India:
In current years, by the exposure of online retail and the generation of several e-commerce channels, the convenience to handicrafts has become more convenient for consumers. This has provided a boost to the sales of handcrafted goods across the world. Another factor operating the market growth is the shift from ethnic to contemporary designs, coupled with the strong demand from offices, hospitals and hotels. A segment from this, the growing travel and tourism firms has provided vast opportunities to local artisans and handicraft producers to produce commoditized products and sell them to tourists who are ready to spend remarkably on souvenirs and other craft items.
Markets and Export Destinations:
Handicrafts of India are exported all over the world, with the top 10 target being the US, the UK, the UAE, Germany, France, Latin American countries (LAC), Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and Australia.