The story
Artisans in Sambhal turn animal horn and bone, by-products of the meat and leather trade, into buttons, combs, jewellery and decor. The products are sold mainly to exporters for buyers in Europe and the US. Horn craft and bone craft of Sambhal both have GI tags, and the craft is the district's ODOP product.
In numbers
No published source we could open prints current numbers for this cluster.
GI tag
- Sambhal Horn CraftApplication no. GI Application No. 674; Registration No. 478GI Registry, IP India - Application 674: Sambhal Horn Craft
- Sambhal Bone CraftApplication no. GI Application No. 930; Registration No. 597GI Registry, IP India - Application 930: Sambhal Bone Craft
Ways in for a newcomer
- Button and accessory supply to garment exporters
- Sustainable horn and bone decor for online buyers
- Polishing and finishing as job work
- Design support for export collections
Problems the cluster faces
- Dust and fumes from cutting and polishing
- Raw material supply depends on the meat trade
- Some buyers avoid animal-based products
- Small units with little capital
Businesses to start here
Plastic Button Manufacturing →Metal Handicraft Unit →Handloom and Handicrafts Retail Shop →