Instituted with the aim of promoting and keeping alive the State's traditional arts and craft, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom is a storehouse of handwoven woollen carpets with traditional motifs, blanket, shawls in Lepcha weaves and exquisitely carved 'choktse1 or table and many other gift items.

Visiting hours:
Monday to Saturday from 0930 hrs. to 1230 hrs. and 1300 hrs. to 1500 hrs. (Sales Emporium remains open throughout the year):