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The Socio-economic Challenges faced by the Handicraft Industry: A Review

Author(s) Ms. Nikka Angela Hail Obordo
Country Philippines
Abstract This review paper explores the socio-economic and market-related challenges confronting the handicraft industry, a sector deeply rooted in cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship. Despite its potential to support livelihoods, especially in developing countries, the industry grapples with persistent issues including labor dissatisfaction, gender disparities, inadequate compensation, and lack of access to market knowledge. Key findings highlight that artisans often work under exploitative conditions with limited social protection and financial security. Women, who constitute a significant portion of the workforce, face both challenges and opportunities in their roles, depending on regional and cultural contexts. The study also examines how the evolving market landscape - marked by shifting consumer trends, the dominance of mass retailers, and segmentation of price markets - complicates producers’ ability to compete. Globalization, while expanding access to international markets, poses both a threat through commoditization and an opportunity through rising global demand for future research, focusing on market education, sustainable practices, government policy support, and a deeper understanding of consumer behavior. These efforts are critical for fostering resilience and sustainable growth in the handicraft sector.
Keywords Handicraft Industry, Artisans’ Livelihoods, Socio-economic Challenges, Gender Disparities, Market Access, Globalization, Consumer Behavior, Sustainable Development
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-17
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71038
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