21st handicraft trade fair in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nov 12: The 21st handicraft trade fair and the 19th handicraft competition are being held in Kathmandu to promote national and international market of handicrafts produced by Nepali artistes, industrialists and sculptors. 

The Nepal Handicrafts Federation shared information that the events would be held from December 5 to 9. It will be organized with the support of Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply, and the Trade and Exports Promotion Centre.

The industrialists and entrepreneurs would have the platform to exchange knowledge and skills on handicraft design and interact with national and international customers, according to fair coordinator Dilli Ratna Tuladhar. 

In the competition, a person or the group securing first position would be provided cash prize Rs 50,000; while Rs 30,000 to the second and Rs 20,000 to the third position.

Federation Chairman Prachanda Shakya informed that international guests were invited for the fair. (RSS)