National and International Awards for excellence in Cane & Bamboo Handicrafts
Mantu Chandra Das has received awards from UNESCO in recognition of his outstanding and pioneering contribution to the lifelong development of bamboo handicrafts. His single minded pursuit has brought in National and International focus to the traditional skills possessed by the crafts persons and artisans of the North Eastern Region.
The International awards he received from UNESCO are THE UNESCO CRAFTS PRIZE 2005 FOR THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION and UNESCO-CCI 2005 SEAL OF EXCELLENCE FOR HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS IN SOUTH ASIA.
