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Carpet
Industry in India
This present carpet industry in India
took birth because of the Mughal
Dynasty. They introduced Persian and
Turkish weavers in the country for the
production of carpets for their palaces.
On the downfall of this dynasty, the
practice of carpet weaving shook badly.
However, it picked up the momentum in
the form of independent units during
post-British period. Now the industry is
glowing with its utmost glory from the
states of Rajasthan, Kashmir, Punjab,
Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and
Himachal Pradesh.
Today, carpet exports have continued to
show a steep rise. According to an
article by Indian Brand Equity
Foundation, India accounts for 61 per
cent of the global loom age, 22 per cent
of the global spindle age, 12 per cent
of the world's production of textile
fibers & yarn and 25 per cent share in
the total world trade of cotton yarn.
Exports of carpets have increased from
US$ 654.32 million in 2004-05 to US$
930.69 million in 2006-07, showing a
growth rate of 42.23 per cent. During
April-October 2007, carpet exports
totalled US$ 404.74 million. This makes
India the world leader in carpet exports
with 36 per cent of the global market
share.
Indian carpets are famous and known
worldwide for its magnificent designs
and heart-winning workmanship.
Hand-knotted woollen carpets, tufted
woollen carpets, chain stitch rugs, pure
silk carpets, staple/synthetic carpets,
handmade woollen durries are some of the
floor covering types for which there is
a huge market demand in the European and
American market.
The Indian carpet industry is very
vibrant and has considerable potential
for growth. However, lesser innovation
techniques, outdated technology, labour
law issues and lack of infrastructural
facilities in some of the rural areas
are major barriers that make this
industry less competent as compared to
other carpet supplying countries.
Owing to these factors, the Indian
government has established Carpet Export
Promotion Council of India (CEPC) to
promote the exports of hand knotted
carpets and other floor coverings. It
provides the necessary assistance to the
Indian exporters, identifies the
markets, provides financial and
marketing assistance, sponsors
participation in fairs and exhibitions
and also conducts publicity abroad.
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