local craftsmanship

How costume and jewellery became storytellers of Patar Bashori

Experience Coke Studio Bangla Season 4 reviving historic Panam Nagar through Patar Bashori. Immersive Bangladeshi craftsmanship, hand-stitched Mahuyar Pala costumes, and Mymensingh Gitika inspired meenakari heritage jewellery bring an ancient Sonargaon romance to life.
30 July 2026

Can your clothes improve your wellbeing? Tasfia Ahmed thinks they can

Discover Dhaka designer Tasfia Ahmed's upcoming fashion label relaunch, blending traditional Bangladeshi Kantha embroidery with contemporary silhouettes. This breathable, local-to-global collection prioritizes mental wellbeing, sustainable craftsmanship, and timeless versatility over fast fashion marketing trends.
27 June 2026

Rising costs push Dhamrai bell metal industry toward decline

Preserve Dhamrai heritage through authentic bell metal craftsmanship as Abu Taleb sustains traditional kasha-pitol production. Despite rising material costs and electricity crises, these skilled artisans create high-quality utensils, bells, and ritual cymbals.
12 April 2026

Azmeri Haque Badhan — an advocate for Bangladeshi saris and jewellery

Azmeri Haque Badhan, one of the most coveted actresses of the Bangladeshi silver screen, has made it a point to wear local saris and jewellery to most international events and promote the rich legacy and craftsmanship of the country to the global audience.
3 August 2022