An Investigation into Determining the Hurdles of Developing Irans Handicrafts Industries Export

Handicrafts used to be a thoroughly beneficial industry in the past when there was no complicated machines and devices. In fact, at the time when technological devices were not widespread as they are now, handicrafts was the supporter of all human's creations and his creative talent. Careful examination of discovered tools and also the expert perspectives of associated researchers have revealed that Iran has been the homeland of many industries and arts such as rug sweing, ceramic, clay, etc. Handicrafts has long been among export commodities and has some thousands years history. Although, handicrafts has successfully undergone different fluctuations, it has lost its original status that used to have as its export has not increased adequately and has largely failed to compete with other countries' handicrafts. While studying and examining non-oil exports including handicrafts, many problems are mentioned by officials, policy makers, exporters, etc. that hinder the process of export. As a result, recognizing the impact of different factors playing a role in handicrafts export process would help importers, exporters, and also the country policy makers to make more efficient plans and strategies to export this highly beneficial industry. The present study aimed to cast light of this issue.