The document discusses handicrafts in Nepal, noting that they are produced traditionally without machinery and reflect Nepal's culture, using materials like wool, felt, silver, and paper. It provides an overview of the textile and non-textile products, exports over time, challenges facing the industry like raw material availability and competition, and opportunities to expand the market through trade shows and improved infrastructure. The handicraft industry provides important income and employment in rural areas of Nepal.
2. 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.
3. 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.”
4. 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.
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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