Bangladesh Handloom Board Complex

Abstract

Bangladesh’s handloom tradition is an intrinsic part of its cultural and socio-economic identity, deeply interwoven with the livelihoods, artistry, and heritage of rural communities. However, this timeless craft now stands at a crossroads due to industrial competition, lack of infrastructural support, and diminishing generational continuity. The proposed project “Bangladesh Handloom Board Complex” initiated under the Ministry of Textiles and Jute, aims to create a vibrant institutional and cultural hub to safeguard, promote, and modernize the nation’s handloom heritage. The design envisions a sustainable complex that integrates administrative, educational, and exhibition facilities, alongside research and training centers, weavers’ studios, and public interaction zones. By providing a dynamic interface between artisans, researchers, and the public, the complex will serve as a catalyst for innovation and economic resilience while celebrating the handloom’s legacy as a living cultural expression of Bangladesh.