India is one of the major exporter and supplier of handicrafts and gift products to the world market.
The Indian handicrafts industry is highly labor intensive and decentralized, being spread all across the country in rural and urban areas.
The sector is considered as the second largest employment-generating sector after agriculture with numerous artisans engaged in craft work on a part-time basis.
The industry offers employment to over 6 million artisans, including a large number of women and people from the weaker sections of society.
The state and regional clusters contribute significantly to handicrafts export.
The Indian handicrafts industry is fragmented, with more than seven million regional artisans and more than 67,000 exporters/export houses promoting regional art and craftsmanship in the domestic and global markets.
Indian handicrafts are exported across geographies, with the top 10 destinations being the US, the UK, the UAE, Germany, France, Latin American countries (LAC), Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and Australia.
The EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL FOR HANDICRAFTS (EPCH) is the apex government body and operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
EPCH has the distinction of being considered a ‘model council’, a self-sustaining body that self-finances all its promotional activities.
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The various handicraft items that are exported worldwide include the following: Textile based handicrafts-The hand printed textile designs include block and screen painting, kalamkari, batik, and bandhanis.
These materials are widely used in bed-covers, bed-sheets, upholstery, dress materials, and tapestry.
Clay, Metal and Jewelry-The chief metals used for handicraft items include brass, copper, bronze, and bell metal.
These are used for manufacturing various wares, which are carved out in multifarious designs both traditional and contemporary.
Woodwork-Toys, furniture, decorative items, and other articles are carved out of wood in multi-faceted designs and are also available in a wide range.
Lacquered woodwork is quite eminent in Indian handicrafts industry.
Stone Craft-Various handicraft items in India are manufactured in stones. Marble, alabaster, and soapstone are used as the primary materials for these products.
These stone crafts are then adorned with semiprecious stones.
Glass and Ceramic-The artistic crafts of glass and ceramic are found in varied range of designs, which are a perfect blend of the Western style and Indian aesthetics.
These products are available in various shapes and colors.
