Purbasha Handicrafts Emporium

Purbasha Handicrafts Emporium is a Government of Tripura-run emporium located on Sakuntala Road in central Agartala. It serves as the official outlet for authentic handloom and handicrafts produced by artisans across Tripura. The emporium is notable for its wide collection of bamboo and cane products, tribal textiles, wood craft, pottery and jewellery, offering fixed-price, authentic souvenirs and supporting local artisan communities.

Visitors can expect a government-run showroom with organized display sections for handloom textiles, bamboo and cane furniture and decor, wood carvings, tribal jewellery and other Tripuri crafts. The setting is an indoor retail emporium in central Agartala with staff assistance, fixed prices and packaging for purchases. Visitors can browse, compare products and shop for authentic souvenirs in a calm, structured environment.

Purbasha was established by the Government of Tripura under the Department of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture to provide a marketing platform for artisans across the state and to preserve traditional crafts. It has functioned for decades as the principal state emporium for promoting Tripura's cottage industries.

The emporium showcases the cultural heritage of Tripura's tribal communities, including Tripuri, Reang, Jamatia and other groups, through handloom textiles, bamboo and cane craft, wood work and tribal jewellery. It plays a key role in sustaining traditional skills and making authentic Tripuri crafts accessible to visitors.