Handicrafts of Bengal embody our rich heritage of aesthetics, creativity and artistry. The sector represents economic lifeline of the vulnerable sections of the society, with women accounting for around 50% of the artisans and a significant number belonging to the weaker sections of the society. It provides low cost, green livelihood opportunities to more than 5.5 lakhs men and women.
Departmet of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal has partnered with UNESCO to unleash the potential of craft sector of the state in terms of employment, enterprises, export and growth. Under this initiative community led and managed Rural Craft Hubs are being developed in ten locations across the state. The project initiated in 2013 targets revitalization of traditional crafts of Bengal as vibrant economic sector thereby ensuring socio-economic inclusion of rural poor by 2016 in tandem with the principles of fair trade.
