Handicraft Year 2021 announced to revive curio industry

The sector contributes around Rs20 billion to the national economy annually, according to the Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal.

Handicraft makers and traders have announced dedicating the coming year to revitalising the industry left in tatters by the coronavirus. Lack of sales and new export orders has brought distress to the thousands of Nepalis that depend on the sector for their livelihoods.