About Us

The Sikkim Handicrafts & Handloom Development Corporation (SHHDC), as the name suggests is an organisation that attempts to develop and promote the indigenous crafts of the region by connecting craftsmen to prospective markets and consumers and generating economic, cultural and social opportunities for creators while adding cultural value for consumers.100 % shareholding is of The Government of Sikkim.

The organisation procures handicrafts and handlooms from artisans and weavers across the region and retails the same through its Sales Emporiums.Established in the year 2003 under Companies Act 1961.

Crafts such as wood carving, Thangka painting, cane & bamboo weaving, carpet making, mask production, and more, all with a monthly stipend to empower local youth. These initiatives not only channel traditional skills—like the Lepcha use of nettle yarn for backstrap looms and vibrant vegetable dyes—but also aim to provide sustainable livelihoods and economic independence for rural and marginalized communities.

Despite facing challenges like limited infrastructure, raw-material scarcity, youth migration, and competition from machine-made products, the state continues to support its artisans via subsidies, e-commerce initiatives, eco-branding, and strategic marketing—a concerted effort to brand Sikkim handicrafts globally while preserving cultural identity.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS:

Face lift of the Sales Emporium (to insert pictures),Computerised Billing System, Inventory Management and Accounts (Tally) Pictures,Staff Training for Sales,Introduced Digital Traditional Printing,Photo Booth,Digital Surveliance ( CCTV ).

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