Not really, because agriculture as the main export area is a popular concept overshadowing many other fields.
No doubt India is the major exporter of handicrafts product to the every corner of the world. Owing to a heritage of rich art and craft culture in early times, Indian handicraft products are recognizable for their most famous craft items like earthenware, pottery, woodwork, sculpting, scarves, shawls, textiles, embroidered and knitted goods, zari items, jewelry etc. In overseas, Indian handicraft products are very much demanding, as they are a perfect mixture of traditional designs with modern techniques. Export of handicraft products in India is growing exponentially and as a result it is the second largest employment generation sector after agriculture. Hence, a large number of artisans are engaged in preparing pottery and other craft work.
The handicraft export business is increasing at a consistent pace and is spreading its wings to the various nations. India has also been exporting its products to America, Britain, Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, UAE, Canada, Belgium, Brazil, Australia, Srilanka, Pakistan, Scotland, Sweden and other countries. Among various exported handicrafts products, few of them are in highly demanding like wood wares, hand printed textiles, shawls, Zari goods, imitation jewelry, crocheted goods and more.
For the exceptional and varied design feature Indian handicraft products are very much popular. Consisting of twenty eight states in our country, India provides an enormous range of handicraft products, where many states have their own handicraft USP. Her are some example of various handicraft products and the Indian state they are associated with.
1-Wooden Ware – Saharanpur, Hosiarpur, Srinagar, Amritsar, Jaipur, Mysore, Madras, Jodhpur, Berhampur, Kerla.
2-Marble and Stone Craft – Agra, Madras, Jodhpur.
3-Zari Goods – Rajastan and Madras.
4-Art Metal – Aligarh, Rewari, Jaipur, Delhi, Madras, Kerla, Jaislamer, Moradabad, Jodhpur, Beeder,
4-Jewelry – Delhi, Kohima, Moradabad.
5-Papier Mache Items – Bihar, Rajastan Kashmir.
6-Hand Printed Textile – Pipili, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack.
The Indian handicraft products are basically used for leisure pursuit and as a style statement. Manufacturing of handicrafts products is giving ample of opportunities to the people of India for their employment. Handicraft has totally changed the picture if the world. It is true that handicraft products are one of the beat decoration items. Despite of these modern technology and advancement India has not lost the charm of its handicraft products.
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