Tawang is the homeland of variety of exquisite crafts and handlooms. The age – old notable arts and crafts of the people here are – carpet-weaving wood carving handmade papermaking, Thangka painting & agarbati making. Monpas of Tawang district make the famous woolen carpets of northeastern region of our country and this product is household industry of Twang. Handmade paper is made by conventional process from the bark of “Daphne – Botanica” plant. Tawang is also known for “Thanka paintings”, which have a rich Buddhist influence. Carved wood products of the district are fine and uniqueTo provide marketing opportunity to the local artisans as well as to make local craft items available to the tourists at reasonable prices, an exhibition cum sale of handloom and handicraft items will be held during the Buddha – Mahotsava festival.