Crafts are unique expressions that represent a culture, tradition and the heritage of a country. India is well known for its exotic crafts legacy and tradition. A wide range of Indian Crafts represents the diversity of Crafts Tradition in India. Crafts is an artwork that needs tremendous artistic skills and creative mastery. Variety of designs and finishes are available in both Indian & International market that reflects excellent artistic skills of Indian craftsmen.
Crafts have both cultural and economic importance for any country. Crafts are the potential medium to preserve the rich traditional art, heritage & culture, traditional skills & talents. On other side Crafts play significant role for economic development in India and provides ample opportunities for employment.

Each form of Craft has its unique characteristics and delivers a unique cultural message. Crafts can be distinguished for multiple usages one is for Decoratives such as, Wall Hangings, Paintings, Statues and Sculptures etc. and other is for Utility like, Furniture and Furnishing Products etc.

Crafts in India are associated with different festivals, rituals, religion and beliefs as there is diversified culture and tradition in each state, like, Rangoli Art in Deepawali, Christmas Decoratives, Buddhist Sculptures, Sculptures of Hindu Deities, Carpets & Rugs from Kashmir, Chicken Embroidery from U.P. etc.

India is one of the major producer and supplier of various Crafts products since very long time. At present time it has become potential industry for its cultural and financial value.
Indian Craft Industry has large diversified portfolio because of large range of products. Each state of India has its unique tradition and culture and produce variety of Crafts products.

Indian Traditional Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Tribal Jewelry, Phulkari art, Madhubani Paintings, Miniature Paintings, Tanjore Paintings, Warli Paintings, Cotton Fabrics, Jute Products (Bags, Mats) Bamboo & Cane Products (Furniture, Decoratives), Glass Crafts, Stone & Marble Crafts, Leather Crafts (Shoes, Bags) Shell Crafts (Jewelry, Decoratives) are some of the major Indian Crafts products. Apart from these there are huge variety of Crafts Products are available in both Indian and International market.

There is huge demand for Indian Crafts Products in both domestic and international market. Major part of Crafts Industry is dominated by small & medium scale enterprises. To deliver quality products & match the demand & supply there is need of greater technological support & innovativeness in industry.

Crafts are an integral part of Indian Culture and will continue to play a major role in the Cultural and Economic well being of India.

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