Shillong, Oct 24: The ten-day Gandhi Shilp Bazaar 2026 showcasing the rich handloom, handicraft and cultural heritage of Northeast began today at Mopin Solung Ground, Itanagar.
Organised by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd in association with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, the bazaar will continue till November 2.
The Itanagar edition features 56 stalls with traditional textiles, indigenous crafts and hand-woven products from across the Northeast.
The bazaar was inaugurated in the presence of NEHHDC Managing Director Mara Kocho and Regional Director, North Eastern Region, Office of DC Handicrafts, Hara Kanta Baro.
Organisers said the initiative aims to celebrate the region’s cultural diversity and provide artisans, weavers and craftspersons direct market access and wider visibility to sustain livelihoods and promote entrepreneurship while preserving traditional craftsmanship.
