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This industry in India took birth as a
result of the Mughal Dynasty who had
imported Persian and Turkish weavers in
the country for the production of
carpets for their palaces. On the
downfall of this dynasty, the industry
was shaken. However, they picked up as
independent units during post-British
period and now the industry is glowing
with its utmost glory from the states of
Rajasthan, Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar
Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal
Pradesh.
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 fibres and 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
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techniques, outdated technology, labour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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