Different handicraft items like apparels made of Dhaka, allo and silk fibers, bamboo and rattan products, hay and straw products, leather shoes, metal, wood and clay products, edibles, organic tea, coffee, honey and incense, woolen products, furniture among others were showcased at the five-day fair. [break]
Visitors were mostly attracted toward products made from natural fibers. Exhibitors showcasing apparels made of natural fibers and leather products recorded brisk business, according to the organizers. An exhibitor dealing on leather goods said he managed to sell goods worth Rs 150,000-200,000 during the event.
Krishna Kumari Khadka, owner of Sirjana Dhaka Kapada Udhyog, said most of the visitors were attracted toward stalls dealing on products made of natural fibers. “I sold all the items that I had brought along. Most of the visitors were interested in saris and bags made of Dhaka fibers.
The event was organized with the objective of promoting small and cottage enterprises, expanding market for goods produced by them and the familiarize consumers about Nepali industrial products.
Nanu Maiya Prajapati, who bought a pair of slipper made from allo fiber, said she found the product very durable and environment friendly. “These products are cheaper than the imported ones,” Prajapati said, adding, “We should promote our local products.”
Products made of natural fibers like allo were selling like hotcakes in the expo. Dilli Tamang, owner of Shree Himalaya Allo and Suti Kapada Udhyog, said demand for products made of natural fibers was increasing because people have realized their value.
The five-day fair recorded business transactions worth Rs 40 million and footfall of more than 350,000. It featured 210 stalls from 71 districts.
The event was organized by Cottage and Small Industries Development Committee.
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