🎨 Design & Technical Development Workshop
About DBCPCL
Dhenkanal Bamboo Craft Producer Company Limited (DBCPCL) is a producer company established with the core mandate of empowering traditional bamboo craft artisans of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. The company operates through its Craft Facilitation Centre (CFC) at Dhenkanal, which serves as a hub for skill development, design upgradation, market linkage, and livelihood promotion for its artisan members.
🎋 Cultural Heritage
Bamboo craft is a rich and age-old tradition of Odisha, deeply interwoven with the cultural heritage of the state. The artisans of Dhenkanal have historically been practitioners of this craft; however, the lack of formal training in contemporary design thinking, technical finishing, and market-oriented product development has constrained their ability to compete in modern markets.
Workshop Overview
In recognition of this gap, DBCPCL organised a Design and Technical Development Workshop at the CFC from 03 March 2026 to 31 March 2026. The workshop engaged Shri Biswanath Maharana, a nationally acclaimed artist of wood and bamboo craft, as the Master Trainer to impart advanced skills to 30 artisan members of the company.
👨 Master Trainer
Nationally Acclaimed Artist of Wood and Bamboo Craft
Workshop Statistics
Key Focus Areas
🎯 Workshop Objectives
- Contemporary Design Thinking: Introducing modern design concepts and market trends
- Technical Finishing: Advanced techniques for professional-quality products
- Market-Oriented Development: Creating products that meet current market demands
- Skill Enhancement: Upgrading traditional craftsmanship with modern methods
- Product Innovation: Developing new and diversified bamboo craft items
- Quality Improvement: Ensuring consistency and excellence in production
Expected Outcomes
- ✅ Enhanced technical capabilities in bamboo craft production
- ✅ Improved product design and aesthetic appeal
- ✅ Better understanding of market requirements and trends
- ✅ Increased confidence in creating innovative products
- ✅ Stronger competitiveness in local and wider markets
- ✅ Sustainable livelihood opportunities through skill upgradation
Impact
This workshop helped artisans improve their technical capabilities, encourage innovation, and strengthen their competitiveness in local and wider markets. By bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary market demands, the workshop empowered artisans to create products that are not only culturally authentic but also commercially viable in today's competitive marketplace.
📞 Contact Us
📍 Registered Office
Dhenkanal Bamboo Craft Producer Company Limited
C/o- Chatruvuja Choudhury, Kamagara Sasan,
Dhenkanal (RS), Dhenkanal Sadar,
Odisha – 759013
🏭 CFC Address
Dhenkanal Bamboo Craft Producer Company Limited
At- Sogor GP, Kamakhyanagar,
Dhenkanal, Odisha – 759026