October 21: The annual crafts festival which began on Friday is drawing a large number of people. Many come to appreciate the intricately hand woven Kiras. Women artisans and weavers are elated that the festival has helped promote their skills and innovations.

The annual crafts festival is an opportunity for women artisans and weavers to showcase their skills and innovations.

The festival is also seen as a platform for women artisans to explore markets and promote their products in the capital.

The women participants said the festival has motivated them to further develop their skills and allowed them to promote their products.

Talking about the highlights of the festival, Mr.Kuenzang Thinley, one of the coordinators of the festival said marketing rural handicrafts is an important aspect of the festival.