This paper investigates how the reforms of 1991 have helped the Indian handicraft industry. It also provides a roadmap for future consideration.

The Liberal Artisan in the Global Village Miss Universe Australia- Jennifer Hawking ran away with the coveted beauty title in a brocade gown; a $25,000 gold creation by Sydney designer Bora at the grand finale; the gown was all Zari, Rs 45 a meter, with value addition and made in our very own Gurgaon. Now that's globalisation! Is the handicrafts sector in India going down the path of no survival? I started this paper with this question …

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