A journey shaped together

Achievements

From village looms to national recognition, each milestone belongs to the people keeping Himalayan craft alive.

25 May 2025 / Mann Ki Baat

Sikkim’s craft, heard across India.

All India Radio Akashvani artwork from the 122nd Mann Ki Baat, 25 May 2025, featuring Narendra Modi's remarks about Crafted Fibers and Dr. Chewang Norbu Bhutia.
Mann Ki Baat, 25 May 2025. Image: All India Radio – Akashvani.

In the 122nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognised Crafted Fibers for connecting Sikkim’s weaving traditions with contemporary fashion and local livelihoods.

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August 2025 / Peoria, USA

Selected for Bradley University, USA.

Aerial view of Bradley University campus in Peoria, Illinois
Bradley University campus, Peoria, Illinois. Photo: Bradley University.

Founder Dr. Chewang Norbu Bhutia was selected among 12 Indian entrepreneurs for the Empowering Women Globally immersion at Bradley University, with the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Our journey, year by year

From the founder’s early field work to Crafted Fibers today.

  1. 2017–2019

    The first threads

    The founder’s Angora livelihood work began in South Sikkim; a NABARD-supported fibre project followed in 2018–19.

  2. 2021

    Recognition in the field

    Dr. Bhutia received ICAR-ATARI Zone VI’s recognition for his field work in Angora farming.

  3. 2022

    Chubako on a global stage

    Chubako, the Gurung community brand developed with the founder’s support, won the Global Eco Artisan Award in the Endangered Craft category.

  4. 2023–2024

    Research into practice

    A best paper award at ICAR-NINFET’s 2023 national conference, a co-authored natural-fibre research paper, and two handloom training programmes strengthened the work.

  5. July 2024

    Crafted Fibers takes shape

    The enterprise was formally registered, bringing years of fibre research and artisan collaboration into a Himalayan textile brand.

  6. 2025

    Support to grow the craft

    HDFC Parivartan grant support through AIC-SMUTBI and empanelment as a RAMP training partner with the Government of Sikkim supported the next stage.

  7. 15 August 2025

    An invitation to Rashtrapati Bhavan

    The founder was invited to the President of India’s Independence Day “At Home” reception.

  8. 2026

    New milestones, the same purpose

    A special guest invitation to the 77th Republic Day Parade. Best Oral Presenter, GCWAS 2026. Top 50 Northeast entrepreneur through the NEC-supported IIE incubation programme.