Bangladesh is well known for growing a wide variety of natural fibers. The 9 Bangladeshi companies in CBI’s Export Coaching programme for sustainable home decoration all work with these materials from renewable sources: Palm leaf, sea grass, jute, water hyacinth, silk, date leaf and hemp.

These versatile raw materials have many applications: As the basic material for baskets and rugs, as an accent in hand woven fabrics and as the basis for beautiful accessories.

Each of the companies in this programme has managed to create its own signature style collection, marrying traditional skills with contemporary influences. For products that appeal now and in the future.