Gandhi Shilp Bazaar 2026 opens in Itanagar

The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar 2026 has officially opened at Mopin Solung Ground in Itanagar, showcasing the handloom, handicraft, and cultural heritage of Northeast India. The ten-day event is scheduled to run until November 2, 2026.

Organized by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the showcase features 56 stalls. The initiative aims to provide artisans, weavers, and craftspersons from the region with a platform to display and sell their traditional textiles and indigenous crafts to a broader audience.

The event was inaugurated by NEHHDC Managing Director Mara Kocho and Hara Kanta Baro, Regional Director for the North Eastern Region of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).