Handicrafts, Furniture & Fittings

Applique Artisan

Salary range₹8,000 – 14,000 / month → ₹14,000 – 25,000 / month Top hiring statesBihar, Odisha, Rajasthan Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An applique artisan cuts and stitches pieces of fabric onto a base cloth to make decorative patterns, as in Pipli (Odisha) and Bihar's Khatwa work.

Cut and arrange fabric shapes
Stitch them onto bases by hand or machine
Make covers, hangings, bags and home decor

2 Skills required

Hand / machine stitching Design sense Fabric knowledge Patience Colour matching Finishing

3 Opportunities available in the market

Craft clusters, exporters and e-commerce sellers buy applique products; artisan cooperatives support livelihoods.

Craft cooperatives and self-help groups
Handicraft exporters and boutiques
Online craft marketplaces

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹8,000 – 14,000 / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹14,000 – 25,000 / month

Senior / specialistMaster artisan / entrepreneur: ₹25,000 – 60,000 / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	High demand
2	Odisha Bhubaneswar, Cuttack	Bhubaneswar, Cuttack	High demand
3	Rajasthan Jaipur, Jodhpur	Jaipur, Jodhpur	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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