Related Keywords: business-to-business meetings, Craft Competition, domestic and international market, Federation of Handicraft Association, Handicraft Trade F air, non-textile products, popularize and promote local handicraft products, showcasing textile products like pashmina, silk and dhaka, theme Prospect for Prosperity, unique art and culture of the country
The 13th Handicraft Trade Fair and 11th Craft Competition was inaugurated by Minister Pandey yesterday to promote local handicraft as it represents the unique art and culture of the country. The five-day fair, with the theme ‘Prospect for Prosperity’ aims to popularize and promote local handicraft products in the domestic as well as the international markets.
The annual fair is housing six pavilions and 177 stalls this year, showcasing textile products like pashmina, silk and dhaka as well as non-textile products like silver jewellery and handmade paper products, among others.