The booming Indian handicrafts industry is decentralized, cottage based, and highly labor intensive. Small manufacturers are usually found in rural areas spread across India and are some of the major sources of incomes for most rural communities. Though still largely a cottage industry, the Indian handicraft business has certainly evolved. According to reports, a consistent growth of about 15% has been seen in the last few years, making the handicraft industry a major contributor in foreign and export revenue generation.   Because of their beauty, high quality, and handmade appeal, Indian handicrafts have a very large market potential locally in India as well as abroad. Interior designers from the West…