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Janakpur Women's Development Centre

Mithila shoulder bag

Preserving Mithila Art and Helping Nepal's Women

Nepal’s Terai, Nepal

Established in 1992 the JWDC now has around 6 staff as established to promote Mithila art and crafts as well as to empower the women of the region financially and socially by income generation programs. With 53 members working in different craft sections, the JWDC is a pioneer in introducing the art of Nepal's Mithila women to national and international markets. Women come from neighbouring vil...