Kathmandu, Dec 19: The handicraft
fair that ran from December 14 to 18 in the federal capital made transaction of
Rs 2o million.
Information to this was shared by
the Nepal Handicrafts Federation. The fair was organized to promote
international market of Nepali handicrafts.
The fair had the participation of
province, district handicrafts association, and commodity associations with
various products including jewelry, cotton cloths, pashmina, leather products,
natural fibres, and bamboo items.
There were nearly 120 sales stalls
in the event which also aimed at fostering commercial relations between the
national entrepreneurs and importers of handicrafts. The fair gathered the
entrepreneurs, handicrafts importers and consumers together.
On the occasion, Minister for
Industry at Bagmati Province, Ram Krishna Chitrakar, viewed the handwork
products have contributed well to national economy and earn foreign currency as
well. As it helps develop entrepreneurship and creates jobs, it must be
protected and expanded, he underscored.
The Federation shared that Nepal is
exporting handicrafts to over 60 countries. Total market of the handicrafts is
worth Rs 24 billion, while nearly 1.1 million people are involved in this
sector.
Nepal is exporting handicrafts of
Rs 12 billion in a year. (RSS)