High mountains, flushing channels and fascinating greenery of Himalayan prodigy Sikkim is widely known for not only its picturesque beauty but for some magnificent craftwork also like woven woolen carpets,
table called Choktse, Hand made paper, Woolen
blankets and traditional motifs and unique
designs.
Foremost among Sikkim's products are the
beautiful hand woven woolen carpets with
traditional Sikkimese motifs and unique.
These attractively designed carpets are
in great demand in Sikkim and abroad. The
handsome woolen texture is durable, plush
and they are dyed not with synthetic dyes
but traditional vegetable Sikkimese dyes.
Choktse, the foldable table from Sikkim
is one of the well known product in India
and abroad. Choktse are prepared in varying
designs and dimensions. 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 appliqué work,
batiks, an exquisite selection of dolls
and a variety of fashionable garments for
modern people are the other specialties
of the state. |