The Business End

Deals only in exports since the demand for their products is very high in the American and European markets. This recognition, love and respect for Jodhpur’s handicraft by the art loving consumers in the West, has turned the city into a multi-million dollar export hub

While visiting Jodhpur and soaking in its beauty it’s very easy to forget the business at hand. But such is the splendour of Jodhpur that even to get to business, one has to cross another fabulous monument – Rai-ka-Bag, which is the starting point of a paradise for handicraft lovers from all over the world.

Some of the top names in Jodhpur’s handicraft and wooden and reclaimed furniture trade are Bhandari Exports, Nishitha, Basant, Lalji Handicrafts, Maharani Textiles & Handicrafts and Suncity Art Exporters. In fact, there are about 200-250 handicraft and art export units in Jodhpur that deal with handicrafts, reclaimed wooden and iron furniture, antiques and printed textile products.

What’s also interesting is the fact that a majority of these units deal only in exports since the demand for their products is very high in the American and European markets. This recognition, love and respect for Jodhpur’s handicraft by the art loving consumers in the West, has turned the city into a multi-million dollar export. Read More