About Handicrafts Designing Centre
The Handicrafts Designing Centre in Agartala, Tripura, is a government-run centre under the Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture located at Gandhighat in West Tripura district. It showcases and promotes Tripura's traditional bamboo, cane, handloom and tribal crafts. The centre functions as a design, training and sales emporium where artisans develop new designs and visitors can view and purchase authentic handicrafts reflecting the state's indigenous heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a government emporium-style complex with display halls and sales counters showcasing bamboo and cane furniture, baskets, decorative items, handloom textiles, wood craft and tribal jewellery. The interior has organized product displays with labelled sections, artisan work areas and design studios. Visitors can observe craft techniques, browse finished products and purchase souvenirs directly from the centre in a quiet, institutional setting in central Agartala.
Key highlights
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Government-run centre for Tripura bamboo and cane handicrafts
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Display and sale of authentic tribal handloom and handicraft products
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Design development and artisan training activities
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Opportunity to purchase directly from artisans at government-fixed prices
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Showcase of diverse crafts of Tripura's indigenous communities
History of Handicrafts Designing Centre
The centre was established by the Government of Tripura under the Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture to preserve, design and promote traditional crafts, particularly bamboo and cane crafts for which Tripura is known, and to provide marketing support and design innovation for local artisans.
Culture & Context
The centre represents the cultural heritage of Tripura's tribal communities including Tripuri, Reang, Jamatia and other groups, showcasing their traditional skills in bamboo, cane, handloom weaving and wood craft and supporting the continuity of indigenous craft traditions.
Route
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