CRAFTS
Foremost among Sikkim'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 state 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 demanded inside and outside 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 specialties
of the state. For the development of these industries government has set up an
institute of cottage industries. The locally made handicrafts are sold at the
institute.
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