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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Art connoisseurs go for art & craft supplies world over simply because of their ethereal beauty & finesse. This sector contributes significantly in generating employment and foreign exchange for any country having a fine tradition of arts & crafts. Eastern and South Eastern countries of the world are known for their art & craft suppliers. The current global art & craft market is valued at more than US$ 400 billion. China is a major art and craft supplier to the world as it accounts for 30% of the total world market. India too is popular for its traditional art and crafts. According to the census report of the Office of the Development Commissioner, in India, about 80 lakh artisans are engaged in various branches of handicrafts. The 1995-96 census stated estimated total value of their production at approximately Rs. 40,000 crores. Despite this, India's total share in worlds exports is still negligible due to stiff competition from its neighboring countries like China, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, etc. India's share in the total world market is less than 2%. The most preferred destination for export from these countries is the United States while Europe (UK, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France) too is an important market.

MATERIALS

Making use of abundant materials to give shape to varied art & craft items, the artists never fell short of giving a diversified look to their final product. They generally use : Wood, Metal, Clay, PaperLeather, Beads.

BUYING TIPS

There are certain vital guidelines to be followed when going for art & craft shopping spree. The consumers must keep in mind the following details :

Must research about crafts areas in which you are interested & go for IACA's recommend books or publications.
Always buy from reputable established dealers or from & IACA members.
Do not go for stores with "perpetual" sales or unethical discounting.
Cross-check the materials & the production technique.
Go for a written description or certificate of authenticity with the final purchase.
Maintain written records & receipts together for any further history or documentation of the file.

Interior decor is one of the most interesting ways of expressing one's interest in beautifying a particular ambiance in the perfect way. It is an art of decorating a room so that it is attractive, easy to use and functions well with the existing architecture. A specific feel is imparted to the ambiance and it is highlighted beautifully with wallpaper, wall decals, painting walls and other surfaces. The theme of the setting definitely boosts the person to accordingly accommodate the furniture and fittings as light fixtures, floor plans apart from providing other decorations as paintings, sculptures and carpets.

The decoration and embellishment applied in interior design are sometimes used interchangeably where each have certain disciplinary role exhibiting a distinct difference in its scope. Focused more on the overall selection and presentation of interior items, it deals specifically with the entire layout and finishing aspect including furniture and accessories. All this is done effectively which involves manipulative handling of the available architectural integrity of the interior space.

Types
When indulged in the interior decorating business, one needs to take many things into considerations as to what all go for executing a perfect interior decoration service. Demanding proper planning and implementing of the decided layout is the ultimate aim towards imparting a pleasant, comfortable and operational.

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INTERIOR DECOR