Source from Bangladesh

ByHand recently traveled to Bangladesh to explore the country’s rich artisan skills and local natural fibers. Along with 14 craft exporters, we found JUTE!

Jute is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable crops in the world - and Bangladesh is the second largest exporter of Jute based products. Known locally as the "golden fiber", Jute can play an important role in achieving sustainability objectives.

Eco-Friendly Materials & Custom Design

The craft exporters we met with have great potential for the US market, especially for retailers and brands seeking sustainable production partners for custom design in these categories:

- Tabletop
- Rugs & Wall Hangings
- Bags & Totes (including promotional bags) - Plant Holders & Baskets
- Throws & Pillows
- Packaging (rolls of burlap, spools of twine)

Meet the Exporters @ NYNOW

Visit the 14 Bangaldesh Exporters in Booths #136-143 at NYNOW on February 5-8 to source sustainable production and handcrafted products. The exporters include:

Prokritee: A fair trade company supporting 1,500 artisans in rural areas of Bangladesh and offering a wide variety of gift and accessories.

Asix: A family-owned business offering tabletop, fashion accessories and pet products using natural and sustainable materials

The Jute Fibers: An exporter offering a range of jute materials for packaging, handcrafted jute accessories and custom jute tote bags.

Other exporters include: Adorsholipi, Design by Rubina, Golden Jute Products, Jermatz, Jute Land Bangladesh, Jutemart & Craft Bangladesh, Jutemart International, Karujog, Sami's World, Sutar Kabbo and Tulika Eco Limited.

Download the Bangladesh Craft Exporter Directory with contact information for all of these companies.

ByHand was hired by TFO Canada and Chemonics to coach these 14 Bangladesh craft exporters on preparations for the NYNOW. We are happy to put buyers in touch directly with these exporters to learn more about their production and export capacity.