Kaliganj Village
Crafting Comfort with Threads of Color
Kaliganj Upazila, Rangpur
Bamboo Frame Creation
Fabric Weaving with Needles
Drying & Finishing
Local & Regional Sales
Kaliganj and five surrounding villages in Pirgachha Upazila, Rangpur, have woven a vibrant identity through the craft of hand fan making. Originally introduced by Nazrul Islam and Abdul Mannan after training in Gaibandha, this cottage industry has become the main livelihood for over 200 families.
Discarded fabrics from garment factories are repurposed and transformed into hand fans using bamboo or wicker frames. The colorful designs are created with iron or bamboo needles. Finished fans are sold locally or by hawkers traveling across the region via bus and train.
Despite financial challenges, including high yarn prices and dependence on NGO loans, the fan-making tradition thrives—testifying to the village’s resilience and creativity.
Colorful Creations
Yarn-woven fans with artistic flair
Sustainable Materials
Reuses textile waste from garments
Mobile Marketing
Sold door-to-door and on public transport
Financial Struggles
Lack of government support and access to capital
Village Life in Motion
Cultural
Heritage & Traditions
In Kaliganj, every fan is a story—of humble beginnings, resourceful hands, and the cooling breeze of tradition. The rhythmic weaving, often done in spare hours, reflects the perseverance and unity of rural life.
With proper investment, this vibrant village industry could expand and brighten homes across the nation and beyond.
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