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Presentation on Handicrafts of Nepal
Group Members:Anju AdhikariRamesh Aryal
Subash Barsingh ThapaSudikcha Koirala
Sunita Parajuli
Introduction A product only made by human hands without using 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
FHA: "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 PRODUCTS
1. 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. Incense9. Leather Goods
10. Beads Items 11. Plastic Items 12. Thanka (paubha) 13. Stone Craft14. Crystal Products15. Bamboo Products16. Miscellaneous
Goods
NON TEXTILE PRODUCTS
Export trend by classification
2064/65 65/66 66/67 67/68 68/69 -
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
4,000.00
4,500.00
TextileNon TextileTotal
Export trend of major handicrafts
Pashmina Products
Woolen goods Felt Products Silver Jewelry Metal Crafts Handmade Papre
Products
Glass Products
0.00
100.00
200.00
300.00
400.00
500.00
600.00
700.00
800.00
900.00
1000.00
2064/6565/6666/6767/6868/69
Major handicraft export destination
USA Germany China Canada Tibet Japan UK France Italy Netherlands -
100,000,000
200,000,000
300,000,000
400,000,000
500,000,000
600,000,000
700,000,000
800,000,000
900,000,000
Textile ProductsNon-textile ProductsTotal Amt.
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 Apart from having aesthetic value, our
products are distinguished in the market for their competitive price and the quality of our products
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 few girls life 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 and Opportunities
Low availability of raw materials Finding market in competitive world Lack of skill man power Lack of uniformity in quality of the
end product In sufficient promotional activities
done in favor of Nepalese handicraft products
Challenges Contd..
Not been able to compete with technology based products from Chinese and Indian markets
In efficient market information Problems of Brand reorganization In adequate government policies and
regulations Low customer awareness
Opportunities
Growing international demand Income and employment generation Gradual tariffs reduction in regional market,
particularly in Bhutan and Bangladesh Possibility to improve labor productivity and
workers’ attitude if appropriate labor regulatory provisions are introduced
Recent speedy development of infrastructure in Nepal , Bhutan and India has increased market prospect
What should be done…??
Facilitate Nepal’s participation in specialized international trade fair and exhibition
Organize buyer-seller meetings regularly Undertake market research periodically and
disseminate findings Should introduce various programs to encourage
other people who want to involve in Handicraft business
Encourage strategic alliances and other forms collaboration between Nepalese exporters and foreign importers
Should do various types of international and promotional activities
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