The city of Kolkata gears up for the Handicrafts Fair that is scheduled to begin on the 9th of this month. The fair is organized by the Government of West Bengal and is the third of the six such fairs that is held across the state to promote the Indian handicraft industry.

Dont miss out on the fair as you would get to see a wide array of products made from wood, bamboo and cane displayed over here. A hugh amount of revenue is generated during these fairs. In the first one, sale to the tune of Rs 22.04 lakhs were realised, while in the second one, i.e. the Bengal Teracotta Fair, sale figures went upto Rs 24.24 lakhs. Its simply remarkable.

It feels real good to see how the government is taking steps to promote the handicraft industry of the state. Through this fair the local artisans also gets an opportunity to showcase their talents. They receive bulk export orders also in these fairs.  For a change it appears that the authorities are looking at bettering the life of the artisans.

The fair will be held till the 24th of the month and is known as the ‘Bengal Cane, Bamboo and Wood Crafts Fair’.

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