Kanpur saddlery industry is highly labour intensive and most of the items made are artisans’ work. The industrial areas of Kanpur and Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh are the main centers with harness and saddlery units. The uniqueness of Kanpur harness and saddlery is in its high craftsmanship. The products spectrum covers over 300 and each product takes the final shape by passing through many expert artisan’ hands. The sustaining and steady growing Kanpur harness and saddlery industry, which is 100 per cent export-oriented, indicates the reputation and goodwill earned by the Kanpur harness and saddlery industry at the international level.