The furniture of various regions of the state such as Barmer and Shekhawati attract buyers from all over the world. Scope for private investments exists in this sector.
Background Regional furniture, particularly that which is caved , or made-as-old , has buyers all over the country, and is also exported out. Already, a number of such units exist. Rajasthan is well- known for the quality of its wood carving and use of wood for object d'art as well as for use in furniture.
Location Traditional centres for wood carving are barmer and the Shekhawati region where popular furniture units exist. Woodcraft centres are at Ramgarh in the Shekhawati, Bassi (Chittaurgarh), Barmer, Tilonia (Ajmer), Baingu (Chittaurgarh).
Incentives Private investment can use the skills of the local carpenters to set up large units for manufacturing furniture- for use in hotels, in homes and for export.
Khadi Sector
Particulars
Destinations
Silk Khadi, Jaisalmer Khadi Products, Khadi as Handicrafts, Jackets etc.
All Tourist Destinations.
Background Rajasthani textiles enjoy wide popularity and the locally available khadi can be converted into a number of khadi souvenirs.
Location
All tourist centres.
Incentives Use of kind silk and jaisalmeri khadi (with cotton and wool contents), either as running lengths of fabric, as running lengths of fabric, shawls and stitched jackets. Leather content can be similarly developed as apparel.
