Characteristics of Cottage Industries:
1. These Industries are carried out by artisans in their own homes at their own risk and for their own benefits.
2. Artisans may combine this work with another regular job.
3. Little outside labour is employed. Normally, the members of the household provide the necessary labour.
4. These industries are generally hereditary and traditional in character.
5. Little power is used.
6. These industries usually serve the local market and generally work on the orders placed by other Industries.
7. The principal cottage industries of India are hand-loom weaving (cotton, silk, jute, etc.) pottery, washing soap making, conch shell, handmade paper, horn button, mother-of- pearl button, cutlery, lock and key making industries.
