Collect news items about handloom
workers and cotton growers.
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ndian handicrafts, traditionally made by rural artisans, radiate a certain
charm of their own that has been long admired the world over for the Ibrilliant mix of colours and exquisite craftsmanship. Rural units, or cottage
industries, account for 78.2 per cent of all handicrafts produced in the country.
Embedded in India's traditions and social history, they are the artistic expression
of the makers, both women and men. About 77 per cent of the artisans are self-
employed and the rest 23 per cent are wage earners.
There has been some decline in the domestic demand for the products with the
change in people's tastes caused by globalization, but exports have continued to
grow and in 2010-2011, they are expected to touch the Rs.1000 crore mark.
European countries were the major importers during 2009-10, buying up 40.33
per cent of India's total handicrafts exports. At present (2010-2011) the exports
have been growing at 15.45 per cent in rupee terms, which comes to around 23
per cent in dollar terms.
Despite the decline in the domestic consumption, many village communities
continue to use hand crafted utility items for daily use. Items like images of gods.