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  2. Mysore silk - Wikipedia

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    After the fall of Vijayanagara Empire the silk industry in Mysore region went into decline, [2] [3] the growth of the silk industry in the Kingdom of Mysore was reinitiated during the reign of Tipu Sultan nearly 1780-1790AC. [4] Later, it was hit by a global depression and had to compete with imported silk and rayon.

  3. Cottage and small scale industries in Pakistan - Wikipedia

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    Out of these, leather and various kinds of wood are abundantly available in Pakistan. The industry annually utilises materials worth Rs. 8 billion including imported raw material. Exports This industry is one of the major foreign exchange earners for Pakistan and is, therefore, receiving full government backing in its development.

  4. Handcrafts and folk art in Oaxaca - Wikipedia

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    The introduction of highways in the middle part of the century brought tourism to the region and with it a new market for traditional handcrafts. Today, the state boasts the largest number of working artisans in Mexico, producing a wide range of products that continue to grow and evolve to meet changing tastes in the market.

  5. Batik - Wikipedia

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    Today in Indonesia, batik pattern is commonly seen on shirts, dresses, and other everyday attire. [ 46 ] [ 42 ] [ 45 ] [ 20 ] On 2 October 2009, UNESCO recognized written batik ( batik tulis ) and stamped batik ( batik cap ) as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity from Indonesia. [ 33 ]

  6. Vietnamese rattan and bamboo industry - Wikipedia

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    The Vietnamese Rattan and Bamboo Industry [1] is a traditional handicraft industry that has been practiced for centuries. It is based on the use of two basic materials rattan and bamboo . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Craftsmen in this industry specialize in creating a variety of handicrafts, from everyday household items to complex works of art. [ 5 ]

  7. Handicraft markets in Hong Kong - Wikipedia

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    The handicraft market in Hong Kong faces three main challenges. One of these is the availability of sites for holding a handicraft market. In contrast to Taiwan, where handicraft markets may be held in parks, [10] a handicraft market in Hong Kong may only be held in certain specified places, and only certain holders are permitted to apply to ...

  8. Creative industries - Wikipedia

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    The creative industries refers to a range of economic activities which are concerned with the generation or exploitation of knowledge and information.They may variously also be referred to as the cultural industries (especially in Europe) [1] or the creative economy, [2] and most recently they have been denominated as the Orange Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean.

  9. Crafts of India - Wikipedia

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    Due to its striking inlay artwork, Bidriware is an important export handicraft of India and is prized as a symbol of wealth. The metal used is a blackened alloy of zinc and copper inlaid with thin sheets of pure silver. Pembarthi Metal Craft Pembarthi Metal Craft is a metal handicraft made in Pembarthi, Warangal district, Telangana State, India ...