Export Promotion Council For Handicrafts
The Export Promotion Council For Handicrafts, a non-profit organization was established in 1986-87.
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Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) was established under the Exim Policy of Government of India in the year 1986-87. It is a non-profit organization. It is the apex organization of trade and industry and is under the administration of Ministry of Textile of Government of India. The organization was established with the aim to support Indian arts and crafts and to project India as a land of exquisite arts and crafts in the world market. It also takes up various measures keeping in view the international standards and specification.
The Council has created necessary infrastructure to provide marketing and information facilities which are available for member exporters and importers. The Council is run and managed by a group of professionals, which is under the stewardship of an Executive Director. The Committee of Administration consists of eminent exporters and professionals and the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts is considered as a model council, which is self-sustaining where all promotional activities are self financed.
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Recently Updated Articles in Indian Crafts
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• | Bamboo Umbrellas Umbrellas form prominent cane and bamboo products used in Manipur. The traditional bamboo umbrellas used by the people of Manipur is referred to as ‘Yenpak’.
| | • | Totems - Bamboo Products Totems in the form of tall decorated bamboo poles are erected by the people in Manipur. They mark religious significance and are held sacred in the land.
| | • | Thali in Mughal Period Thalis which were made during the Mughal period were not only used as trays for accompanying huqqa but were also used to serve food. The thalis came in beautiful designs and showed the excellent artistic skills.
| | • | Kumbha - Waterpots Kumbha are water pots that were found initially in the Indus Valley Civilization, used to store water.
| | • | Kiritams `Kiritams`, in theatre craft plays an authoritative role for staging distinct characters.
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