Cottage Industries In Ancient India

Formerly India was famous for her cottage industries. There were then no mills and factories. The villages had their own artisans- the weavers, potters, carpenters, smiths etc. They produced things which the villagers needed. They were very expert artisans. Their products were excellent. We may mention the muslin of Decca. It was once the wonder of the world. The products of these were also exported to foreign countries.
But the cottage industries of our country declined when mills and factories were established in England and other western countries. Things were produced in large quantities in mills and factories very quickly and their prices were also cheaper. Artisans could not compete with them. Besides, the British Government did not help these artisans. This government wanted that British goods should be sold in this country in large quantity. Things have changed since the independence of India. Indian government is now trying to revive the cottage industries of India. It is helping these industries. It has been spending much money for the development of the cottage industries.