Darjeeling

The Queen of Hills

Sikkim

Land of the last Himalayan Kingdom

Dooars

Closer to nature

Andaman & Nicobar

Scuba Diving

Sundarban

Home of Royal Bengal Tiger

Kolkata

The city of Joy

Nepal

Asia's alpine playground

Bhutan

The land of Happiness

Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom (Institute of Cottage Industries)

This Institute is established with the aim to produce and promote the state’s traditional authentic arts and crafts and teaches the ancient crafts of Sikkim ( like Painting, Mask Making, Weaving and Wood Carving) to keep them alive. Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom is the store house of hand woven Tibetan carpets in natural dyes with traditional motifs, blankets, shawls, Sikkimese style wooden tables called "Choktse", which are exquisitely carved and richely coloured in red and gold and many other gift items. Hand made rice papers are also produce here.

Started during the time of Chogyals of Sikkim as adventure to protect and propagate the crafts and skills of local village artisans. All the items can be bought from here in a reasonable prices.

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