" Handicrafted things never go out of style!"

" Handicrafted things never go out of style!"

Indian e-commerce is going to be a billion dollar business in the coming future. According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, revenue from the e-commerce sector in India is going to increase from $39 billion in 2017 to $120 billion in 2020, growing at a rate of 51%, the highest in the world.


So, why not take advantage of this rage and sell handicrafts online. Indian handicraft are popular not only with Indian audience but also with international audience. Indian handicraft is a labor intensive industry, which is widely spread in rural as well as urban area.

Selling handicraft is a challenging business. Especially, with the advent of cheap Chinese products, Indian handicrafts are taken for granted. However, there is a cluster of the audience who are still inclined towards hand made products. Therefore, reaching the correct audience is important. Since, your physical store doesn’t have the bandwidth to reach a large number of audience, creating an e-commerce website and selling handicrafts online is a great option.

12 Most Amazing Handicrafts of India:

  • Pashmina Shawls
  • Woodwork
  • Pottery
  • Leather
  • Jute
  • Shell
  • Brass Handicrafts
  • Bamboo Handicrafts
  • Phulkaris
  • Zardozi
  • Saris and Silk
  • Carpet Weaving

 

Key Facts Of Indian Handicrafts Industry



India’s rich cultural diversity and heritage provides a unique and huge resource for developing craft products. The Indian Handicraft Industry is showing continuous growth rate of 20% every year. Handicrafts industry is one of the important segment of decentralized sector in India. Major parts of industry operates in rural and semi urban areas throughout the country and has potential Indian and International market with around 67000 exporters to tap the market. According to the national census of handicrafts, undertaken by the National Council for Applied Economic Research the value of handicrafts produced last year were of Rs.26,213 Crore. This Industry provides huge employment opportunities to artisans that include women and people belonging to backward and weaker society. This is one of the major source of income there.The Indian Handicraft Industry is a $100 billion industry worldwide. India’s contribution in world market is 1.2%

Government Approved Handicraft Shops in India

  • Dilli Haat in Delhi
  • Kala Madhyam in Bangalore
  • MESH in Hyderabad and Delhi
  • Khazana in Taj Group of Hotels
  • Ekamra Haat in Bhubaneshwar
  • Rajasthali in Jaipur

So the next time, you visit any of the cities mentioned above in India, do not forget to buy one of these artistic productions which will surely make your home even more decorative. 




On the whole; we can see that each region of India is endowed with unique handicraft that adds charm to the state and the country as a whole, witting about all of it in post wont be possible. The tradition of craft has evolved through generations, and there is a  quest for innovation and invention that continues to give each craft a contemporary look but at the same time preserving the Indian heritage and culture.


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