Rangpur's shatranji finds its way to Europe

TBS Report

25 March, 2024, 06:45 pm

Last modified: 25 March, 2024, 06:49 pm

Rangpur's shatranji finds its way to Europe

TBS Report

25 March, 2024, 06:45 pm

Last modified: 25 March, 2024, 06:49 pm

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Using renewable materials such as waste cotton and jute, workers at Karupannya Rangpur Ltd craft Shatranji rugs.

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

These rugs are currently exported to Europe and North America.

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Established in 1991 with 50 workers, Karupannya has evolved into a sizable green factory.

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The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

It now employs 8,000 people, with women constituting 90% of the workforce.

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

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