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

Launch your own wrought iron craft manufacturing unit in Bastar, Chhattisgarh — the heartland of tribal art in India. Get support for land, iron raw material, and collaboration with skilled tribal artisans to build a traditional iron craft business. Manufacture handmade wrought iron decor, tribal wall art, metal sculptures, and rustic iron furniture for domestic and export markets. Ideal for eco-friendly handicraft units, metal home decor startups, and cultural heritage businesses. Tap into tribal artisan talent, government craft schemes, and the global appeal of Indian ethnic metal art.

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)