Start Wrought Iron Craft Manufacturing Unit in Bastar – Launch a Traditional Tribal Art Business

Wrought Iron Craft – The Ancient Metal Art of Bastar

✅Land will be arranged and provided by us. The investor is required to invest in plant setup

Overview: Iron Craft, known as Loh Shilp, is a centuries-old tribal blacksmithing art practiced by Bastar's Gondi and Maria communities. With minimal tools, artisans forge iron into expressive human, animal, and deity forms. Once used for rituals and weapons, it now holds a prized place in eco-friendly decor and art circles globally.

Business Ideas Using Iron Craft:

• Interior Decor Pieces (Wall hangings, sculptures)

• Garden Iron Art Products (Lamps, animal figures)

• Customized Tribal Art Commissions

• Export to Eco-Art & Cultural Retailers

Setup Guide:

✅ Tools & Furnace: Traditional forge, anvils, hammers, tongs, hand tools

✅ Artisan Collective: Create SHGs or craft clusters; training in modern finishing

✅ Branding & Sales: Heritage-based marketing, urban & export exhibitions

Export Potential: Germany & Denmark – Green decor & sustainable art trend USA & UK – Eco-minimalist interiors Australia – Indigenous art markets

Certifications: Handicraft Registration, Export License (EPCH)