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CARVING BEAUTY OUT OF WOOD
India abounds in the choice of handcrafted wood ware. Indian furniture is known for its variety and craftsmanship. As with wood carving, the furniture manufactured in different parts of the country are distinctive in themselves - in the technique applied, the wood and other materials used, the overall feel of the piece, etc.
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A ROSY FUTURE AHEAD
With the lifting of the textile export volume embargo in January this year, India looks forward to a surge in exports in the textile segment. The market is out there, waiting to be exploited. Do we have what it takes to meet the demand?
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Working to retain the golden fibre's sheen
India produces the largest amount of jute in the world. The country exports jute diversified products to many other nations. Jute bags, footwear, carpets, and other things manufactured from this natural fibre are all the rage now. Thus India has a vast potential for export in this particular segment.
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CHANGING FORTUNES
We should make the most of the fact that we are way ahead of other countries in terms of availability of raw material for the leather industry. We have the skill and the human resource too. So nothing should keep us back from being the leaders in this industry.
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A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE
Handmade paper and paper products combine aesthetics with functionality and also environmental friendliness. Exports form India have gone up in the fifty years that this industry has been around, but there is room for much more growth.
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THE MAGIC CARPET
Carpets have always been a revenue earner for India. From the beginning of this millennium, the industry seems to have been riding a successful wave. If the small exporter is given a little more assistance in terms of infrastructure and export benefits, the industry will do even better.
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THE METALWARES OF INDIA
A lot of metal work is done in India. It is so widespread because metal articles are widely used. From kitchen utensils to implements; and from the figures of religious deities to intricate jewellery, Indians use a lot of metal. Depending on the purpose the type of metal used varies. Copper and brass are used for cooking and serving vessels; bronze or bell metal for bells, lamps and figurines; and silver and gold for jewellery.
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The crowning glory of diamonds
India is a vast pool of talent as far as cutting and polishing of diamonds are concerned. India and Indians have always been fascinated by precious jewellery. While gold and silver are the traditional metals for making jewellery, of late, fashion jewellery has come to encompass much more.
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