Handlooms of Sikkim are widely popular across the whole world because of its fine texture, designs, colors and themes. The popularity of the handlooms have gone so much up in the recent times that the government had to establish an organization for the development of these cottage industries.
The main attraction of the handlooms in Sikkim are the fine texture and the rare combination of themes and colors which is a unique feature in the state. The people of Sikkim are known to be the best weavers. Moreover, their creative excellence is transported to various parts of the country where they are converted into bags, jackets, sweaters, shawls, dolls, batiks and fashionable wear.
The Government Institute of Cottage Industries mainly aim is to advertise the state's traditional arts and crafts including the handlooms of Sikkim. The Directorate of the Handicrafts and Handlooms is a place where all the woven garments and handlooms at Sikkim are stored for sale. You can visit it any day in between Monday to Saturday except second Saturdays and on all government holidays because it remains closed.. The institute operates from 9.30 in the morning to 3o'clock in the afternoon with a break of half an hour from 12.30 pm to1 pm.
But the main reason behind the popularity of the handlooms around Sikkim is their quality. The texture of the handlooms of Sikkim are very long lasting. The items made through these handlooms would also last for a very long time. You cannot resist yourself from buying the woolen clothes from this place as you get the best quality within very low prices.
To know more about Handlooms of Sikkim, click on the following links:
- Sweaters and Jackets
