Household textiles comprise a thriving market in India and the business has expanded rapidly in recent years. Home and office furnishings are an important part of the household textiles industry. The availability of more disposable income in the hands of discerning customers and growth in sectors such as housing and healthcare have contributed to the growth in the household textiles industry. However, the household textiles business is highly fragmented and dominated by unorganised players. Some of the textile categories falling under the household textiles industry include bed and bath linen, upholstery, curtains, kitchen linen, rugs and carpets. A number of domestic and some reputed foreign companies market household textiles in India. Almost all major departmental store chains have separate divisions for sale of household textiles. Going ahead, the industry needs to constantly keep up with the changing consumer preferences and upgrade the design and material of goods produced under this category. Hide this