Indian Handicrafts

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Indian Handicrafts
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• India is known for its rich culture which
  includes many art forms. The handicraft industry
  has a history of several centuries.
• The artisans in the earlier days were
  known worldwide for their skill and
  craftsmanship.
• The carvings on the temples testify this fact.
  Exports of Indian hand crafted goods have taken
  place from time immemorial.
• This sector, which forms a major part of
  this rich cultural heritage of the country,
  utilizes the traditional skill of artisans
  in various crafts such as wooden ware,
  metal ware, textile weaving printing,
  marble stone crafts, leather works,
  jewellery etc.
• This skill is handed down from generation
  to generation in the form of family
  tradition.

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• The story of Indian Handicrafts dates back to one
  of the oldest civilisations of the world . Indian
  Handicrafts represents beauty, dignity, form and
  style .
• True to its name, the Handicraft (crafts made
  by hands) industry uses conventional manual
  methods instead of advanced technology for
  making various items. It is an unorganized,
  decentralized, lab our intensive cottage
  industry.

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• The crafts of India are diverse, rich in history
  and religion. The craft of each state in India
  reflect the influence of different empires.
  Throughout centuries, crafts have been embedded
  as a culture and tradition within rural
  communities
• India is one of the major producer and supplier
  of Handicrafts products in the world. India has
  been major producer and supplier of handicrafts
  products since very long time. Before the
  industrial development, this art and industry was
  a potential economic advantage for the country.

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• The history of Indian handicrafts goes back to
  almost 5000 years from now. There are numerous
  examples of handicrafts from the Indus Valley
  Civilization. The tradition of crafts in India
  has grown around religious values, needs of the
  common people and also the needs of the ruling
  elites. In addition to this foreign and domestic
  trade have also played an important role in the
  evolution of different craft forms in India. The
  craft traditions of India have withstood the
  depredation of time and several foreign invasions
  and continue to flourish till date. It is mainly
  due to the open mindedness of the Indian
  handicraftsmen to accept and assimilate new
  ideas.
• There are three main types of handicrafts
• Folk crafts
• Religious Crafts
• Commercial Crafts

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