International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 1

“Handicrafts and tourism: Examining the nexus in India”

  • Author:
  • Tahir Ahmad Khan
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 27 to 31

PhD Candidate, MUIT, Lucknow

Online published on 24 October, 2019.

Abstract

The importance of handicrafts is both cultural and economic. ‘The culturalimportance of handicrafts leads to the preservation of the heritage, traditionalskills and the art. Its economic importance lies in high employment potential, low capital investment, high value addition, and potential for export/foreign exchange earnings. With India emerging as a major tourist destination, the demand for handicrafts has greatly increased.