Bengal Crafts was formed to promote the work of Bangladeshi artists by showcasing one of their traditional craft forms, Nakshi Katha. We are working to empower Bangladeshi crafts people, mostly women working from their homes, by supporting them in their efforts to attain a higher standard of living for their families. We seek to educate consumers about Nakshi Katha while allowing them the opportunity to support skilled artisans in our global community.

The Nakshi Katha sold by Bengal Crafts are produced by crafts people in rural areas who have limited access to healthcare, education, and basic nutrition. Through the promotion and sale of Nakshi Katha in the United States, Bengal Crafts helps Bangladeshi artisans improve their options for a healthy life that so many citizens of the United States enjoy.

Bengal Crafts is a new venture founded by professionals living in Bangladesh and the United States who are collaborating to promote a unique cultural art form and to support Bangladeshi artists. We plan to expand our offerings to consumers and to raise workplace practice standards by growing an organization based on the values of fair trade, which will eventually provide consistent benefits to communities across Bangladesh.