Indian Handicrafts and Textiles in Export and International Trade

Leather is not a major handicraft exported from India. Carpets, Jewelry, and Silk are all major handicraft exports from India.

The United States is the largest export market for Indian handicrafts, accounting for over 20% of total exports.

Uttar Pradesh is known for its exquisite hand-woven carpets, particularly the carpets from the city of Bhadohi.

Bandhani is a traditional Indian textile known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors. It is typically made from cotton or silk and is often used to make sarees, kurtas, and other traditional Indian garments.

Jaipur is famous for its silver jewelry, particularly the intricate and delicate designs of its kundan and meenakari jewelry.

Chikankari is a traditional Indian textile known for its delicate embroidery and mirror work. It is typically made from cotton or silk and is often used to make sarees, kurtas, and other traditional Indian garments.

West Bengal is known for its exquisite silk sarees, particularly the sarees from the city of Murshidabad.

Ajrakh is a traditional Indian textile known for its block printing technique. It is typically made from cotton or silk and is often used to make sarees, kurtas, and other traditional Indian garments.

Moradabad is famous for its brassware, particularly the intricate and delicate designs of its bidriware.

Bandhani is a traditional Indian textile known for its tie-dye technique. It is typically made from cotton or silk and is often used to make sarees, kurtas, and other traditional Indian garments.

Rajasthan is known for its exquisite hand-painted pottery, particularly the pottery from the city of Jaipur.

Chikankari is a traditional Indian textile known for its intricate embroidery and mirror work. It is typically made from cotton or silk and is often used to make sarees, kurtas, and other traditional Indian garments.

Channapatna is famous for its wooden toys, particularly the intricate and colorful toys made from the wood of the tamarind tree.

Chikankari is a traditional Indian textile known for its delicate embroidery and mirror work. It is typically made from cotton or silk and is often used to make sarees, kurtas, and other traditional Indian garments.

Jammu and Kashmir is known for its exquisite hand-woven shawls, particularly the shawls from the city of Srinagar.