Nepalese Handicrafts Market
Handicrafts are unique expressions that represent a culture, tradition and the heritage of a country. Nepal is well known for its exotic handicrafts legacy and tradition. A wide range of nepalese handicrafts represents the diversity of handicrafts tradition in Nepal . Handicraft is an artwork that needs tremendous artistic skills and creative mastery. Variety of designs and finishes are available in nepalese market that reflects excellent artistic skills of craftsmen.
Handicrafts in Nepal are associated with different festivals, rituals, religion and beliefs as there is diversified culture and tradition all over the country. Handicrafts have both cultural and economic importance for any country. Handicrafts are the potential medium to preserve the rich traditional art, heritage & culture, traditional skills & talents. On other side handicrafts play significant role for economic development in Nepal and provides ample opportunities for employment and boosts the tourism industry.
Each form of Handicraft has its own unique characteristics and delivers a unique cultural message. Handicrafts can be distinguished for multiple usages one is for decorative such as Buddha statues, Thangka paintings, Tibetan Prayer wheels, Pashmina etc.
Handicrafts in Nepal are associated with different festivals, rituals, religion and beliefs as there is diversified culture and tradition all over the Himalayan kingdom, like, Mandla Art Buddha jayanti, Christmas Decorative, Buddhist Sculptures, Sculptures of Hindu Deities, and Mithila arts from Janakpur.
Nepal is one of the most popular producer and supplier of various handicrafts products since very long time. At present time it has become potential industry for its cultural and financial value.
Nepalese Handicraft Industry has large diversified portfolio because of large range of products. Each zone of Nepal has its unique tradition and culture and produce variety of Handicrafts products.
Thangka paintings, khukuri knives, pashmina wear, cashmere products, Buddhist ritual items, silver jewellery, singing bowl, mask, incense, woolen Knitwear, carpets, Nepali Handmade Paper, horn/bone craft, hemp products, metal craft, wood craft and Nepali silk are some of the major Nepalese Handicrafts products. Apart from these there are huge varieties of handicrafts products are available in both Nepalese and International market.
There is a huge demand for Nepalese handicrafts products in both domestic and international market. Major part of Handicrafts Industry is dominated by small & medium scale enterprises. To deliver quality products & match the demand & supply there is need of greater technological support & innovativeness in industry.
Handicrafts are an integral part of Nepalese Culture and will continue to play a major role in the Cultural and Economic well being of Nepal.