Government cottage Industries Institute
The multi craft institute originally named after
the last Chogyal Palden Thondup, is an academy of craftsmanship.
The locally made handicraft products are sold at the institute.
Foremost among the institute's products are the beautiful hand woven woolen
carpets with traditional Sikkimese motifs and unique designs and combinations
of rich colours. These attractively designed carpets are in great
demand in Sikkim and abroad. The handsome woolen texture are durable,
plush and are dyed not with synthetic dyes but traditional vegetable Sikkimese
dyes. The designs vary from sophisticated harmonising tones to the brilliant
rioting of vermilions against intense blues. Another
exclusive product of the institute is the Sikkimese table locally called
as Choktse. These foldable Choktse are prepared in varying designs and
dimensions. The Sikkimese hand made paper is another product of the institute
demanded inside and out side the state. The traditional Sikkimese
weaves and woolen blankets which can be designed into bags, shawls,
jackets, opulent Sikkimese thankas (traditional tapestry ), leather works,
dolls, variegated applique work, batiks, an exquisite selection
of dolls and a variety of fashionable garments for modern people
are the other displayed specialties of the institute. |
