j&k handicrafts

j&k handicrafts

Handicrafts activities occupy an important position in the economic structure of J&K State.

The handicrafts activities are best suited to the state as these activities are more labour

intensive and less capital intensive in nature, therefore having scope for employment generation

opportunities at large scale. J&K handicrafts products have won world wide fame for their attractive

deigns, functional utility and high quality craftsmanship.There are nearly 2.50 lacs artisans

directly dependent upon handicrafts in the State for their livelihood and there is still great

potential for more employment to be generated in this sector if markets are expanded and demand is

increased. Presently,handicrafts earn around Rs.1700 crores as foreign exchange every year.

Craft like embroidery, shawls, crewels, namda, chain stitch, wood carving, papier machie, costume,

jewelry, kanishwals and carpets hold a significant share in the overall production and export of the

state. Silken carpets in particular constitute a specialty having no parallel in quality and design

at national level and, therefore, occupy an important position in the international market.