How does cottage industry work in rural and urban areas?
Cottage industries not only increase the income of the family but also reduce unemployment and thus raise the standard of living of the members of the family. An example of a cottage industry is Carpentry, smithy, carpet, weaving, pottery. Small-scale cottage industries also are an important source of employment, especially in rural areas. The terms originally referred to home workers who were engaged in a task such as sewing, lace-making, wall hangings, electronics, or household manufacturing.