INDIAN HANDCRAFTS

HANDCRAFTS Handicrafts commonly refer to

handmade crafts or artisanry. Skilled people create varied types of items starting from consumer goods to decorative pieces out of paper, wood, clay, shells, rock, stone, metal, etc. with the help of simple tools. These kinds of items are called handicrafts owing to the fact that these crafted items are solely handmade without the usage of any machine.

INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN HANDCRAFT India’s rich cultural diversity and heritage provides a unique

and huge resource for developing craft products. Handicrafts industry is one of the important segment of

decentralized sector in India. 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.

Provides huge employment opportunities to artisans that include women and people belonging to backward and weaker society (6 million artisans).

The Indian Handicraft Industry is a $100 billion industry worldwide.

India’s contribution in world market is 1.2% The total exports of crafts items: - Rs. 13412.92 Crore. Industry’s share in India's exports:- 1.51 %

AN OVERVIEW EMPLOYMENT 6.8 Million (2013-014 Approximately) Female Artisans – 49.4 %

HANDICRAFTS EXPORTSUS$ 3481.14 Million 2012-13Average growth: 22.72%.in the last 5

years

HANDCRAFT ITEMS India is a manufacturing hub of varied kinds of handicrafts,

which are popular even in international markets.

Metal ware Wood ware Hand printed textiles, Embroidered goods & Shawls Carpets Bamboo products Jwellary Paintings Jute products, Marble Sculpture Bronze Sculpture, Leather Products

BELL METAL HANDICRAFTS

  The hard form of bronze, which is usually used to make bells, is referred as bell metal. This kind of hard alloy is used to make crafts like vermilion boxes, bowls, candle stands, donari (pendants) and many more. This bell metal crafts are mostly prevalent in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Assam and Manipur. In Madhya Pradesh, this form of handicraft is even regarded as "tribal craft".

Bells & Chimes, Candle Holders, Candle Sconces, Fireplace, Flower Vases, Jewelry Boxes, utensils. Etc.

BONE AND HORN HANDICRAFTS  It originated in the state of

Odisha, the bone and horn handicrafts are famous for creating birds and animal figures, which seem real and alive. Besides, goods like pen stands, ornaments, cigarette cases, table lamps, pepper and salt sets, chess sets, napkin rings, laughing Buddha etc. are prepared in Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh.

BRASS HANDICRAFTS  Durability of brass items adds to

the fame of brassware. Items made of brass like crawling Krishna, Lord Ganesha's figure in different postures, vases, table tops, perforated lamps, ornament boxes, hukkas, toys,glasses, plates, fruit bowls and many more are extensively used in many Indian houses till now. These artisans are famously known as "Kansaris". The manufacturing of brassware is mainly done in Rajasthan.

CLAY HANDICRAFTS OR POTTERY  With its origination during the

Indus Valley Civilization, clay craft or pottery is said to be one of the most primitive forms of handicrafts in India. People engaged in pottery are called "Kumhaars". Besides its world famous Terracotta form, pottery has got different forms like red ware, grey ware and black ware. Uttar Pradesh is known for its painted black wares. Besides, Krishnanagar in West Bengal, Bikaner, Lucknow, Pune and Himachal Pradesh even prepare clay ware. Items like clay pots, decorative items, jewellery, etc. are widely used all over the country.

DHOKRA HANDICRAFTS  Dhokra, the oldest form of

handicraft is known for its traditional simplicity. This tribal handicraft originated in Madhya Pradesh. The other states involved in the making of such handicrafts are West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. Dhokra is famous for its unique items portraying folk characters. Dhokra jewellery, candle stands, pen stands, ash trays and varied kinds of showpieces are available at every handicraft shop.

JUTE HANDICRAFTS Jute craftsmen have created

a worldwide niche in the field of jute handicrafts. The huge range of jute crafts includes bags, office stationeries, bangles and other jewellery, footwear, wall-hangings and many more. West Bengal, Assam and Bihar, being the leading jute producers, lead the jute handicrafts market in India.

PAPER HANDICRAFTS Vibrant coloured papers are

combined together to form varied crafts like kites, masks, decorative flowers, lamp shades, puppets, hand fans etc. Papier Mache, developed in the Mughal Era is even a famous form of paper handicraft in India. This craft industry is mainly located in Delhi, Rajgir, Patna, Gaya, Awadh, Ahmedabad, and Allahabad. Besides that, paper crafters are found on the outskirts of almost every major town.

WEAVING OR EMBROIDERY HANDICRAFTS  Weaving mainly refers to

the process of cloth production by two thread sets known as weft and warp crossed with each other. This traditional form of handicraft is mostly found in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Bandhanis, the famous form of weaving, are created in Jamnagar and Rajkot. Bihar and Karnataka are known for their embroidery work.

WOOD HANDICRAFTS  Wood craft is prevalent in India

even before the time stone sculpture came into existence. Varied goods are created by the skilled craftsmen by shaping a piece of wood. Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh are known for their unique form of woodwork. Axes, toys, utensils, decorative pieces, jewellery and many more designer household goods like lamp shades, candle stands, vermillion boxes, jewellery boxes, bangle holders etc. are some of the common wood crafts used in almost every Indian house.

JEWELLERY Anklets, Armlets, Bangles,

Bracelets, Brooches, Chokers, Cufflings, Earrings, Necklaces, Pearls, Pendants, Rings, Toe Rings are the things made in the jewellary field

The jewellry making is famous in Delhi, Moradabad, Sambhal, Jaipur, Kohima (Tribal)

ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION1. Industry is playing a major role in the

development of Indian economy.2. As per the latest updates, there are more than

23 million craftspeople in India today engaged in the growth of Indian handicrafts industry.

3. Second largest employment sector in India, just after Agriculture.

4. 63% of exports turnover5. The industry is spread allover the country

mainly in rural and urban areas.6. Most of the manufacturingunits are located in

rural and small towns, and there is huge market potential inall Indian cities and abroad.

7. The Indian Handicraft Industry is showing continuous growth rate of 20%every year. Handicrafts industry is one of the important segments of decentralize sector in India.

8. 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.

9. The Indian Handicraft Industry is a $100 billion industry worldwide.

10. India’s contribution in world market is 1.2%.11. The total exports of crafts items: - Rs.

13412.92 Crore.12. Industry’s share in India's exports:- 1.51 %

EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL FOR HANDICRAFTS (EPCH) A non-profit organization, established

under the EXIM policy of Government of India in the year 1986-87.

Under the aegis of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts),

Ministry of Textiles, Government of India Website: www.epch.in

MAJOR OBJECTIVES Providing commercially useful information and assistance to members in

developing and increasing exports. Offering professional advice and services to members in areas of

technology upgradation, quality and design improvement, standards and specifications, product development, innovation etc.

Organizing visits of delegation of its members abroad to explore overseas market opportunities.

Organizing & Participating in specialized International Trade Fairs of handicrafts & gifts.

Interaction between exporting community and Govt. both at the Central and State level and representation in almost all the committees / panels of Central and State and represents in almost all the committees / panels of Central and State.

To create an environment of awareness through Workshops on "Export Marketing, Procedures and Documentation", Packaging, Design Development, Buyer Seller Meet, Open House etc. interaction with Central and State Govt. and various other similar programmes.

Dissemination of government notification, orders, information on trade and other relevant information to members.

EXPORT OF INDIAN HANDICRAFT In 2014–15, Indian handicrafts exports stood at US$

4.5 billion, up approximately 15.4 per cent over the previous year’s exports. Exports of Indian handicrafts have increased at around 16.4 per cent since 2008–09.

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 US alone accounted for approximately 26.1 per cent of India’s total handicraft exports in 2014–15. It was followed by the EU, which accounted for approximately 24.7 per cent.

The UAE was the third-largest importer of Indian handicrafts, with imports worth US$ 410 million in 2014–15.

EXPORTS OF INDIAN HANDICRAFTS

GOVT. RULES & REGULATIONS As Indian Handicraft Industry contributes very important

role in Indian economy. Hence For the proper functioning and operation of industry govt. has made some policies and regulation. In India, the Ministry Of Textile is responsible for the formulation of policy, planning, development, export promotion and regulation of the Handicraft Industry. Some policies & rules are as follows:

1. There are no restrictions regarding location for establishing manufacturing units.

2. All producers of handicrafts are exempt from obtaining Industrial License to manufacture.

3. The delicenced undertakings, however, are required to file an Industrial Entrepreneur Memoranda (IEM) in Part 'A' with the Secretariat of Industrial Assistance (SIA), and obtain an acknowledgment.