Do you have the talent for creating eye-pleasing, innovative and interesting craft items? If yes, you can turn your passion for crafts into an income-generating business. You will be earning from what you love to do most. Now what could be greater than that? What of exporting this product? Very lucrative I must tell you.

The works of the handicraft industry have witnessed an increase in demand in the past few years. More and more people are seeking out original handmade items that are functional and eye-catching, yet more affordable relative to artworks such as paintings. Areas that have experienced a surge in tourism also saw a heightened demand for craft items as tourists purchase unique cultural items as souvenirs for family and friends, as well as for their own personal use

Product Sourcing
Various types of handicrafts are produced and are available all year round in various states in the country. A great number of arts and handicrafts now on demand abroad abound at exportable quantities in different parts of the country.

Product and Location

Leather and leather products

Leather and leather products are produced in large quantities in Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kano, Plateau State and Adamawa. Richly decorated leather works exist in Oyo state.

Textile materials

Textile materials, one of the most intricate handicrafts of Nigeria are highly known for the rich variety of designs, color and production techniques with which they are imbued. Traditionally, both men and women of Ibadan, Abeokuta, Okene, Osogbo, Kano, Oyo, Bida, Ado-Ekiti, Ishan, Jukun and Akwete areas engage in weaving, sewing and selling of locally designed clothes of all kinds. Sokoto is famous for high quality woven hats and tie and dye. While the Yorubas of western Nigeria remain the major producers of Adire wear, a special Yoruba traditional wear is today worn, all over the world, by both rich and poor.


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