Indian Handicrafts Export is one of the most important sources
of revenue in the country. India is known to be the largest
exporter of handicraft items among all other developing
countries. The handicraft industry of India has ensured
opportunities to more than six million craftsmen including
females who can utilize their talents to earn a proper
livelihood. Indian handicraft industry comprises of both men and
women workers, which has led to a flourishing economy in these
weaker sections of the country. The revenue generated from the
exporting of handicraft items in India during 1998-99 was USD
1.2 billion. The export production of Indian handicrafts
industry is highly significant due to: Last Updated on 19 May
2011 - Low capital investment - High ratio of value addition -
Potentially active for export and foreign exchange income -
Consumer goods for daily use - Decorative items manufactured by
the skilled craftsmen - Cloth Paintings - Design & Development -
Floor Paintings - Handmade Paper - Kashmiri Paintin