Prospects of handicraft in Nepal

Group Members:Anju AdhikariRamesh Aryal

Subash Barsingh ThapaSudikcha Koirala

Sunita Parajuli

Introduction A product only made by human hands without the use of machinery or

equipment Art or skill of hands Method of doing or constructing an object

or device usually by hand and native materials

Use of the hands in creating some work of art or supplying some need, such as table or chair

Handicrafts are not usually dined with machines but rather with hand tools.

Definition

FHAN: "an industry that manufactures a product reflecting the country's tradition, art and culture, and/or uses labor intensive specialized skills, and/or uses indigenous raw material and/or resources.”

History of Handicraft

The history of artistic handicraft only began during the 5th century AD, when different religions began to form their bases among the people of Nepal.

The handicrafts of Nepal is produced in a traditional way, from generations to generations leading the footpath of ancestors .

Handicrafts in Nepal are classified mainly in two types. they are:

• Textile products• Non- textile products.

Handicraft Products

TEXTILE PRODUCTS1. Woolen Goods2. Pashmina Products 3. Felt Products 4. Cotton Goods 5. Silk Products

6. Hemp Goods 7. Dhaka Products 8. Allo Goods 9. Misc. Textile Products

1. Metal Craft 2. Silver Products3. Handmade Paper

Products4. Glass Products 5. Wood Craft6. Bone & Horn

Products7. Ceramics Products8. Incense

9. Leather goods10. Beads Items 11. Plastic Items 12. Thanka (paubha) 13. Stone Craft14. Crystal Products15. Bamboo Products16. Miscellaneous Goods

NON TEXTILE PRODUCTS

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Export trend by classification

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Export trend of major handicrafts

Pashmina Products

Woolen goods Felt Products Silver Jewelry Metal Crafts Handmade Papre

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Glass Products

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Major handicraft export destination

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Nepalese Handicrafts as competitive product Made by hand Indigenous product Connected with the Nepalese culture Unique art design and product

development expertise Prices of the products are also very

reasonable

Silent benefits

By the establishment of handicraft industry, it is possible to give secure job for poor and women in the rural area, at least life of few girls will be better, few children will get shelter, food and education, few women will get family life and few lives will be saved through such small handicraft project

Challenges Low availability of raw materials Finding market in competitive world Insufficient promotional activities In efficient market information Poor government policies Problem of brand recognition

Opportunities

Growing international demand Income and employment generation Attached with national sentiment Growing use of handicraft products Adds supportive value to other

business Take the advantage of LDC

What should be done…?? Facilitate Nepal’s participation in specialized

international trade fair and exhibition Organize buyer-seller meetings regularly Undertake market research periodically Introduce various programs to encourage

new entrepreneurs Encourage strategic alliances between

Nepalese exporters and foreign importers Promotional activities to explore Nepal’s

handicraft.

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