Start Clay & Terracotta Craft Manufacturing Unit in Chhattisgarh – Handcrafted Tribal Art for Global Markets

Establish your clay & terracotta manufacturing unit in Chhattisgarh, India, where abundant natural clay, tribal craftsmanship, and growing global demand create a strong foundation for success. Produce eco-friendly cookware, handmade decorative items, terracotta sculptures, tiles, and ritual artifacts with full support—land, raw materials, equipment, and artisan collaboration. This business is perfect for both domestic markets and global handicraft exports, especially to Europe, the U.S., and Asia.

Clay / Terracotta Soil – Earth’s Art Medium from Tribal Heartlands

✅Land is provided by us,You will invest in the plant, machinery

Overview:

Clay and Terracotta Soil, naturally found in Bastar and tribal regions of Chhattisgarh, is the foundational raw material for a variety of tribal pottery, sculptures, lamps, and decorative artifacts. This red and black clay is rich in minerals and ideal for hand-molding, sun-drying, and kiln-firing—making it perfect for eco-friendly, breathable, and sustainable products. Tribal artisans use it to create stunning traditional art that is now gaining popularity in urban and global markets.

Terracotta craft is also used in architecture, home décor, cookware, idols, and festival items.

Business Ideas Using Clay / Terracotta:

• Terracotta Product Manufacturing
  Home décor items, diyas, cookware, figurines, and wall hangings

• Eco-Friendly Pottery Studio
  Workshops, artisan training, tourist experiences

• Export of Handmade Pottery & Décor
  Selling to eco-conscious markets in Europe, USA, and Australia

• Customized Gifts & Festival Items
  Terracotta lamps, Ganesha idols, return gifts

Setup Guide:

• Raw Material Sourcing
  Collect red/black clay from natural deposits or artisan villages

• Production Process
  Hand-molding, sun-drying, kiln-firing, painting/polishing

• Tools Needed
  Potter’s wheel, shaping tools, clay mixer, small electric kiln

Export Potential:

• Europe & USA – Eco décor, handmade cookware, rustic planters

• Japan & Australia – Zen-style terracotta, natural sculptures

• UAE & Canada – Festival gifts, ethnic handicrafts

Global demand is rising for handcrafted, sustainable, plastic-free products—and terracotta fits perfectly.

Certifications & Licensing Required:

• Handicraft Export Registration (EPCH)

• GST & IEC Code

• MSME Registration for subsidies

• Eco-friendly product certification (optional)