Uganda has a rich cultural heritage that offers potential for abundant growth of handicraft enterprises in all the regions of the country.
Uganda has indigenous diverse communities with varied cultures, handicraft items, dressing and food items.
Handicraft making in Uganda is essentially a cultural, traditional and predominantly a cottage industry that is undertaken by low income men, women and the youth. More women participate in most craft making activities than men.
In most cases, producers form themselves into groups and associations in order to improve production and marketing of their handicrafts.
Handicraft products are mainly categorized according to their overall functions or the type of materials used.
Uganda handicraft products range from baskets, bags, mats, ceramics/pottery, beads, handmade textiles, woven products, jewelry, ornaments, leather products, wood crafts, among others.
The craft workers use locally available raw materials like rafia, sisal, banana fiber, barkcloth, wood and clay which are environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
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