Handicraft and Furniture exports is a growing area in India. This Podcast is candid discussion with Mr. Jassi who is Director of Sourcing, India for Ashley Furniture Industries a worldwide leader in Furniture retails with over 2000 retail locations. This discussion brings out what are global sourcing expectations from Indian furniture manufacturers. It also covers opportunities for new entrepreneurs.
AMAZING MASTER CRAFTERS - This podcast is about the artisans and the ecosystem that takes the crafted products to the world. It covers their stories, their challenges, and their ambitions. Hand-crafted products or handicrafts are unique and eco-friendly products that aid in empowering artisans, promoting cultural heritage, and reducing poverty.
Handicrafts represent a place or nation's traditional, cultural, and artistic values. It includes textiles, pottery, jewelry, and woodwork. They are crafted using natural and synthetic materials, such as wood, clay, fibers, plastic, and metal. Handicrafts are widely used in home decor, fashion accessories, toys, furniture, religious ceremonies, and gift-giving.
Consumers are increasingly seeking products that serve a functional purpose but also offer emotional or cultural value along with ethical purchase. The advent of e-commerce has democratized access to global audiences making locally produced goods available to the global audience. The Podcast brings to you the building blocks of the products, the supply chain, and the people who have enabled the worldwide availability of amazing handicrafts.